Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Bananas, Bourbon, and Vanilla
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
- 2 quarts water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2" cubes
- 1 cup cream
- 1 each small vanilla bean, split and scraped or
- 1 T vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 ripe bananas
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 1 tablespoon soft butter
Bring the water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil, ad the potatoes and cook until tender- about 15 to 20 minutes. While the potatoes are cooking, in a separate pot, combine the cream, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, bananas and orange juice. Bring to a boil and cook on high for 5 minutes. Remove vanilla bean and either puree' with a mixing wand or mash well with a potato masher. When the potatoes are tender, drain well and add to the cream mixture. Cook on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes and mash gently with a spoon leaving some chunks of potato. The mixture will thicken slightly as the potatoes absorb the cream. Stir in the bourbon and the soft butter. Can be held and reheated. Makes 8 servings.
Related links:
Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission
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