Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
photo by lazyme
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks, 5-6 sweet potatoes
- 6 slices bacon
- 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
- 1⁄3 cup maple syrup
- 1⁄3 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh chives
directions
- In pot combine sweet potatoes with enough salted water to cover. Over high heat bring to boil. Cook until tender, 10 minutes. Drain; return to pot.
- Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet over medium-hig heat cook bacon until crisp, 6-8 minutes; drain on paper towels. Crumble.
- In microwave-safe bowl combine half-and-half and maple syrup; microwave on High until warm, 1-2 minutes.
- Mash sweet potatoes with butter until smooth. Gradually mash in maple mixture.
- Stir in salt, cumin and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup bacon and 1 t. chives. Stir remaining bacon and chives into potatoes. Transfer to dish; top w ith bacon and chives.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!