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Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 10 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 6 potatoes); 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Feb. 10, 2022

I created these mashed sweet potatoes shortly after my firstborn began eating solid food. She loved them then and still does today, as does her little sister. The recipe is a staple in our home year-round, but especially at our holiday dinner table. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

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Ingredients

10 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 6 potatoes)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a large Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat remaining ingredients until bubbles form around side of pan; remove from heat.
Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 208 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.

Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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