Candied Sweet Mashed Potatoes

Submitted by Christmas Carol

"With Thanksgiving around the corner, thought you might like a new sweet potato recipe to try. A splash of sweet sherry in them gives them wonderful flavor! No need to wait for a holiday though, try them for dinner tonight!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes or 2 lbs yams, do not peel
• 1⁄2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 3 tablespoons sweet sherry
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• additional salt, for boiling potatoes

directions

1. Heat enough salted water to cover sweet potatoes (1/2 teaspoons salt to 1 cup water).
2. Add potatoes and cover.
3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
4. Boil until tender, approximately 30 to 35 minutes; drain.
5. Slip off skins and mash potatoes.
6. Cover to keep warm.
7. Mix remaining ingredients in a 10 inch skillet.
8. Over medium heat, cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.
9. Pour mixture over mashed sweet potatoes and stir gently until heated through.
10. Note; If you prefer, you can slice the potatoes instead of mashing them after you have removed the skins.
11. Add to skillet with sugar mixture and stir gently until potatoes are glazed.

Reviews

[flamingopink]

Best methofd i've found for mashed sweet potatoes. Went great with Thanksgiving dinner!