Orange Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Brighten up your holiday table or weeknight dinner with these luscious Orange Whipped Sweet Potatoes! This velvety side dish takes tender sweet potatoes and elevates them with the zesty sweetness of fresh orange juice and zest, creating a perfect harmony of creamy texture and citrusy flavor. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and sweetened ever so lightly with brown sugar, these whipped sweet potatoes strike an irresistible balance between savory and sweet. Effortlessly prepared in under an hour, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dish that’s perfect for pairing with roasted meats or vegetable medleys. Serve them warm, garnished with a touch of orange zest or cinnamon, for a comforting yet refined twist on a classic favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.25 cups fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
Instructions
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
Place the sweet potato cubes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
Add the unsalted butter to the hot sweet potatoes. Use a masher or electric mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth.
Slowly add the heavy cream while whipping the sweet potatoes until they are light and creamy.
Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the sweet potatoes are evenly flavored.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the whipped sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Garnish with additional orange zest or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.7 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 1610 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.8 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 189 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
