Mashed Sweet Potatoes

First of all I want to say, I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, filled with love and joy. I know we had a wonderful day with our family. It's crazy how many hours we spend preparing for this day and in a blink of an eye it's over with. But all that work is well worth it, when you see your loved one's all together and everyone enjoying being together and enjoying all the delicious food that has been prepared... that is a good thing.

After eating all the cookies and candies it is time to look at a healthier dish. Since sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins and antioxidants... plus the fact that I had some in the fridge I decided to make these mashed sweet potatoes.

The spices add to the natural sweet flavor of these potatoes for a great side dish.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Source: adapted from foodnetwork.com)
Ingredients:
3 medium sweet potatoes
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
2. Scrub each potato and prick each one several times with a fork or a knife and then bake them for about an hour or until very soft when pierced with a knife.
3. Remove from the oven, once they are cooled enough to handle scoop out the insides.
4. Put the sweet potato flesh into a mixing bowl along with the rest of the ingredients. Mix until smooth.
5. Place in a small baking dish and bake in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

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