MAPLE MASHED SWEET POTATOES

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Holiday Side Dishes From Woman's World Magazine 11/23/04. I made these for Christmas Day and they stole the show.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.8, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 692, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 17.5, Protein 6.2

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