MASHED SWEET POTATOES
4 to 6 servings
Boil or bake, above, until thoroughly tender:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed
Let stand until cool enough to handle. Remove the skins, then mash, rice, or put through a food mill into a bowl. Add:
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened, or to taste
- Salt to taste
Thin with:
- Warm heavy cream or orange juice
For a savory dish, see Additions to Mashed Potatoes. For a sweeter dish, season with any of the following:
- ½ cup chopped pineapple, or to taste
- ½ cup chopped pecans or ¼ cup chopped black walnuts, toasted
- 3 tablespoons diced candied ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon bourbon or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange or lemon zest
- Pinch of ground cloves or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Beat the potatoes with a fork, whisk, or electric mixer until light. Serve immediately, or reheat at serving time at 375°F in a buttered baking dish.