Candied Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe

Mashed sweet potatoes are a favorite. This candied mashed sweet potato recipe is bound to be a favorite of your whole family. The title gives a clue how delicious this one is! Brown sugar and cinnamon give it that candied sweetness. And, it's quick and easy to prepare.

Candied Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Make 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs peeled sweet potatoes
  
• 1/2 cup lightly salted butter, at room temperature
  
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  
• 1 tablespoon bourbon
  
• 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced
  
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans

How to prepare:

1. In large saucepot, over high heat, bring sweet potatoes and enough salted water to cover to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium, cook covered for 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender, drain well.
   
   
2. Return potatoes to saucepot. Using a hand masher, or potato ricer, mash potato mixture until smooth.
   
   
3. Stir in butter, brown sugar, bourbon , scallions, cinnamon and chopped pecans. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
   
   
4. Garnish with whole pecans, if desired.

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Sweet potatoes are not only delicious, but have many health benefits and can even help with some medical conditions. It can help reduce risk of heart attack, increase resistance to stress and boost your immune system.

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