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Secret Ingredient Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes Recipe

A unique spin on the classic Thanksgiving side dish, this recipe has a "secret ingredient" that makes it extra sweet and creamy. 
Servings: 6 -8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Secret Ingredient Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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5 from 4 votes

Ingredients

  • About 5lbs of Sweet Potatoes
  • 3 Tablespoons of Kosher Salt
  • 1 Banana (ripe to overly ripe is best)
  • 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1/4 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Fresh Ground Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°.
  • Rinse the potatoes. Poke several holes in each with a fork. Keeping the peel on, rub each down with salt then individually wrap in aluminum foil.
  • Once your oven is preheated, place potatoes on the bottom rack and cook until very tender (about 60-90 minutes). When potatoes are so tender that a paring knife immediately slices through them, take them out of the oven. Set aside.
  • Place about a 1/2" slit in your banana's peel. Place on the bottom rack of the oven and bake until the peel is black, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and scoop fresh into a small bowl.
  • Increase oven temperature to 500°. Take a 9x9 or 13x9 baking dish. Place inside the oven and allow to heat up for 5-10 minutes.
  • Now unwrap your sweet potatoes and slice them in half. Scoop the flesh out into a bowl.
  • Remove baking dish from oven. Add butter and let melt. Then add the cream, cinnamon stick, brown sugar, banana, and sweet potatoes. Use a potato masher, then stir to combine.
  • Place in oven and bake 5-10 minutes until desired temperature is reached. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal (20%)