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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

The best sweet potatoes ever!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Cook's Illustrated

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, but into 4 pieces
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pinch pepper

Instructions

  • Peel sweet potatoes, quarter lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Combine sweet potatoes, butter, cream, sugar and salt in large saucepan and cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes fall  apart when poked with a fork, about 35-45 minutes.
  • Off heat, mash the sweet potatoes in saucepan with potato masher (you could also use ricer or food mill).  Stir in pepper, serve immediately.  Enjoy!