Mashed Sweet Potatoes with a Twist

You’ll Need

• 4 medium orange sweet potatoes (or yams), peeled, and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• 4 Tablespoons milk (or a bit more depending on consistency you are going for)
• 3 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or less)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt

Directions

• Place sweet potatoes in a large pot cover with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling add a good pinch of salt and reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
• Once tender enough for fork to pierce, drain water.
• In same pot add, butter, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Mash and mix. Adjust ingredients and spices to your liking.

Play with Your Food

• You can also add a few candied nuts to serving or a pinch of cinnamon for food presentation.
• If you would like a more whipped potato consistency, whip with hand mixer.
• Leave the skins on the sweet potatoes for extra fiber intake.