Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups half &half or cream
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Scrub and clean sweet potatoes. Prick all over with a fork and place in an oven safe baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring half & half or cream to a low simmer, add bay leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes, do not boil or scald. 
  • Cut each sweet potato in half and remove meat. It should easily peel away from the skins. Place into a large food processor. Combine half & half mixture, orange juice, brown sugar and Kosher salt in the blender, puree until smooth and it lightens in color. 
  • Serve immediately. Garnish or serve with traditional mashed potato toppings like sour cream, butter, salt and pepper or scallions. 
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!