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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Makes 5 cups

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Makes 5 cups

A staple on most holiday tables, this dish can be made a day ahead and then reheated before serving.

Nutritional information per serving (about ½ cup):Calories 117 (1% from fat)
carb. 27g
pro. 2g
fat 0g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 303mg
calc. 80mg
fiber 4g
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Ingredients

  • 3pounds sweet potatoes (or yams), peeled and cut into
  • 1- to 2-inch pieces
  • 1tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • (optional – use if you like extra-sweet potatoes!)
  • 1teaspoon kosher salt
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • ½teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch freshly ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. 1. Put the sweet potatoes into a stockpot with enough water to cover.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until very tender.
  3. Drain and return the sweet potatoes to the pot.
  4. 2. Using the blending shaft, blend the potatoes on Low, using a gentle
  5. up-and-down motion. Add the remaining ingredients and gradually
  6. increased speed to High until ingredients are incorporated and mixture is smooth.
  7. 3. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired; serve warm

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