Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Orange
Light and fluffy with zesty orange flavor and fragrant spices, this recipe for whipped sweet potatoes is a fresh take on a popular holiday side dish.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 to 2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes 4 or 5 small to medium-sized
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 large navel orange
- 1/3 cup half-and-half or light cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake until tender when pierced with a knife, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove them from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and butter a small baking dish (1 to 1-1/2 quart).
- Zest and juice the orange (you'll need 1/3 cup of juice). Set aside.
- Scoop the flesh of the sweet potatoes into a large bowl and discard the skins. Add the butter and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the orange juice and zest, half-and-half, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Beat to combine, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Add the eggs and beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover and bake until puffed and slightly golden, 25 to 35 minutes.
Notes
About the baking dish: You can also bake the sweet potatoes in individual 1-cup ramekins. Just cut the baking time by 10 to 12 minutes.
Make Ahead Instructions
This dish reheats well too, so it's an easy one to make ahead, and that makes it a great choice for holiday dinners and stress-free entertaining. Just prepare the recipe completely, remove the cover, and allow it to cool, then recover and refrigerate for up to one day. To reheat, let the casserole come to room temperature for about a half hour, cover with foil, and place in a 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.Nutrition
Calories: 268 | Total Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 321mg | Carbohydrates: 38g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Protein: 6g