Vanilla Whipped Yams

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword vanilla sweet potatoes, whipped sweet potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories

Author Safeway

3 pounds yams sweet potatoes can be substituted
1 cup low-fat milk whole milk, or fat-free half and half. Non-dairy milk can also be substituted
1 vanilla bean split lengthwise, seeds scraped out with a small metal spoon or dinner knife
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste optional

Pierce yams several times with a big fork and microwave until tender (about 7-9 minutes).
While yams are in the microwave, combine milk, vanilla bean, and seeds that have been scraped out of the vanilla bean in a small saucepan.
Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
Let simmer about a minute then turn off the heat and remove the vanilla bean shell and discard.
When yams are tender, cool slightly, then cut each in half lengthwise and scoop out all of the flesh with a large metal spoon and place into a food processor.
With the processor running, pour the vanilla cream mixture into the yams and process until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper then transfer to a serving bowl and serve with whipped butter and/or toasted pecans if desired.

Note - If you don't have a vanilla bean on hand, you can substitute 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, which is the equivalent of one vanilla bean pod.