Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

6 large sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces each) peeled, cut into large cubes
4 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
juice of 1/2 lemon (1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt, to taste

Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot.   Cover with cold, salted water (2 Tbls), bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until very tender (20 minutes).  Drain.  Return to pot, and mash with a potato masher until smooth.  Add butter, sugar, lemon juice, and nutmeg, stirring until better is melted and sugar is dissolved.  Season with salt.  Serve hot.

OR cover and reheat later in a preheated 350*F oven for 15-20 minutes.  May be refrigerated a day or two before serving.

Serves 8

Per serving:  310 calories, 62g carbs, 4g protein, 6g fat, 15mg cholesterol
Original recipe from Paul Green, 2000.