This easy Thanksgiving side dish can be put together in just minutes.
Everyone knows that the turkey is the star of any Thanksgiving dinner. That does not mean all of your other dishes have to be lacking. To help you fully enjoy your meal without being locked in the kitchen all day long, keep this easy Thanksgiving recipe in mind.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
You will need:
- 3 pounds of sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 sliced banana
- ½ stick butter
- 1 zested and juiced orange
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
Then you will need to:
Boil the potatoes until they are tender. Drain and reserve. Return the pot to the stove over medium heat. Add the banana and butter to the pot. Cook the bananas for 5 minutes and add the orange juice, reserving the zest. Allow the juice to cook out, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes, stock, and sugar to the pot. Mash all the ingredients together until they are well combined. Mash in the salt, pepper, nutmeg, and zest to taste, and enjoy!
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