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MASHED SWEET POTATOES
5 or 6 large sweet potatoes, peeled 1 stick butter 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper (optional) 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (more or less, to taste) Peel potatoes and cut into quarters. Simmer in a large 3-4 quart pot of water with 2 tsp. salt added to water. After 20 minutes or so, test potatoes with a fork to see if they are fully tender. When cooked, drain water and return sweet potatoes to pan over still-warm burner (leave burner off or on very low heat). Add butter to bottom of pan and stir until melted. Using a potato masher, mash the sweet potatoes with the butter, adding salt and pepper, to taste. Add honey to sweeten, stirring thoroughly. Do not over sweeten the potatoes; the honey should be barely perceptible but it should enhance the natural sweetness of the potatoes. Serve mounded with a pat of butter, if desired. About 4 servings. Submitted by: CM

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

· Nov 9 · #50542

Marta (Illinois) says:

I made this recipe today. Used 1/2 stick of butter instead of 1 stick. This is the best sweet potatoes I have ever tasted. And so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe.

· Dec 7 · #53961

Laura (United States) says:

I made this & loved the results! I only used about 5 tablespoons of butter & added cinnamon on top. My kiddos chowed down.

· Jan 11 · #58503

Cindy Wilson (Minnesota) says:

Microwave the sweet potatoes whole (after poking with fork) when soft cut in half and scoop out middle. Add butter brown sugar honey etc per taste. Much easier than peeling and boiling.

· May 31 · #193624

Gloria (Florida) replies:

Much easier... I agree.

· Aug 5 · #75081

Devora (Georgia) says:

Loved this recipe! (I also cut the butter in 1/2) I added a little bit of rosemary and it made the sweet potatoes over the top!! Thanks

· Nov 21 · #114272

Jill (Texas) says:

Very good, just right, not too sweet.

· Dec 14 · #116235

Dee (Ohio) says:

Try adding a bit of rum, brandy or bourbon... Just enough for a subtle hint of flavor. Sprinkle the top with nutmeg.

· Jan 28 · #120094

Michelle (Texas) says:

I just made this recipe, very easy! I only had 3 sweet potatoes, used 1/2 stick of butter, added ground cinnamon, squirt of honey, salt & pepper & splash of non-fat half & half - DELICIOUS! :)

· May 22 · #155592

Crystal Braddock says:

I substituted 3/4 of a tablespoon of molasses for the honey and cut the salt in half. I cooked for an additional 5 minutes and didn't need the potato masher, stirring was good enough. I will be making more.

· Jul 31 · #157439

Preggymama (Texas) says:

Thank you. This recipe version really helped.

· May 13 · #165440

Bob (District of Columbia) says:

Extra thick Coconut Cream works well.

· Nov 23 · #174408

Helen Kempkes (North Carolina) says:

Thank you! :)

· Mar 19 · #191630

Phyllis (Virginia) says:

I adapt this recipe for myself - since I am alone. Prepare the sweet potato as usual. Mash - add butter while hot - then a dab of pancake syrup (which usually has the brown sugar element in it) Is perfection - with no work.

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