How to Make Whipped Vanilla Bean Sweet Potatoes

These whipped sweet potatoes are simple and can be made 1-2 days in advance. This perfect holiday side dish will quickly become a family favorite and will simplify holiday meal preparation.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 5lbs Sweet potatoes
• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 Vanilla beans
• 1 Tsp vanilla extract
• 5 Tbsp of butter
• 1 Tsp Nutmeg
• Sea Salt
• Pepper
• Tin foil
• Blender or Food Processor
• Sauce Pan

1. 

   Remove one rack and cover in tin foil. Place on lowest position in oven.
   Place another rack, without tin foil, in upper position.

2. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

3. 

   Scrub potatoes. Then poke several holes in each with a fork to allow for venting and proper cooking.

4. 

   Place potatoes directly on upper rack. Cook 55-85 minutes depending on the size of potatoes. Potatoes should be soft and tender all the way through when finished.

5. 

   Allow to cool slightly, then remove skin and discard. Place potatoes directly in blender or food processor with butter and vanilla extract.

6. 

   Mean while, slice vanilla beans length wise. Place in sauce pan with heavy cream and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Remove bean pod and scrape any vanilla seeds remaining back into cream. Then discard pods.

7. 

   Pour mixture over potatoes and puree. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat when ready to use.

Tips & Warnings

• Add milk or cream when reheating to achieve optimal consistency.
• This dish works well in chaffing dishes
• Garnish with fresh parsley for color.

[jenbeth]

on 10/27/2009 Sounds like a great holiday recipe, or anytime really! 5*

[roseanne09]

on 10/16/2009 This looks and sounds very delicious. Thanks for the recipe on making whipped vanilla bean potatoes. 5*

[kittykat3]

on 9/27/2009 Oh wow! GREAT article and nice pics on how to make whipped vanilla bean sweet potatoes. 5*

[e-Rambler]

on 7/5/2009 Interesting recipe. I'll try this soon.

[FrazzledNanny]

on 4/6/2009 We love mashed sweet potatoes but I have never put vanilla in them. Thanks for the recipe. 5*