Vanilla Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Vanilla Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, cleaned and left damp; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons half-and-half; 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 1 pinch kosher salt; 1 pinch white pepper

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, cleaned and left damp
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons half-and-half
1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch white pepper

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F Put potatoes on baking sheet and bake until fork tender, approximately 1 hour.
2

Remove from oven and let cool until just cool enough to handle. Peel and discard skins. Set aside in a covered bowl.
3

Pour half and half into a 2 quart pot. Add vanilla and orange zest. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
4

Mash sweet potatoes and butter with a potato masher or mixer on low. Slowly add vanilla milk mixture until potatoes reach desired consistency.
5

Season with kosher salt and white pepper to taste.
6

Serve warm.