Countdown to Thanksgiving: Marsala Whipped Sweet Potatoes {Holland House Holiday Sweepstakes}

Holland House Holiday Bash Holland House is holding a Holiday Sweepstakes Bash on Facebook where you can win $500 for your holiday party. You’ll also get advice from an expert blogger party planner (not me, but one of my fellow Mizkan Blogger Advocates) to help you plan your holiday bash. All you need to do is “like” the Holland House Facebook page and then enter the contest here. The sweepstakes ends on December 7, 2011 at 11:59:59 pm CT.

To help you on your way to a wonderful Thanksgiving, check out this Holland House recipe for sweet potatoes featuring their Marsala Cooking Wine.

Marsala Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Recipe courtesy of Holland House

marsalaSweetPotato Ingredients:

3 pound orange-flesh sweet potatoes (red garnets)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Holland House® Marsala Cooking Wine
6 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Grated peel of 1 orange
1/4 cup whipping cream (optional)
Toasted pecan pieces

Directions:

Fill a 6-quart pot halfway with water. Peel each potato and place in pot to prevent browning. Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes and return to pot. Drain water so there is enough just to cover potatoes. Stir in salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
In a small microwaveable bowl or 1-cup glass measuring cup, heat marsala cooking wine in microwave 1 minute on medium power or until very hot. Stir in butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange peel.
When potatoes are cooked, drain water from pot. Add marsala cooking wine mixture to pot. Whip with electric beater until smooth. Stir in cream, if desired. Keep warm until ready to serve. Garnish with pecans.

Helpful Hint: Whipped sweet potatoes may be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Reheat in microwave, covered, on medium power. Stir occasionally.

This Mama’s tips

To reduce saturated fat, use a buttery spread instead of butter.
Instead of whipping cream, use no-fat evaporated milk.
If you’re allergic to nuts, use toasted pine nuts (which are actually seeds) instead of pecan pieces.

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Disclosure: Mizkan, the parent company of Holland House, provided compensation for this post. All opinions are my own.

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