Mashed Sweet Potatoes

I grew up eating sweet potatoes cooked this way. Granny knew it was my favorite and she always served them when I was visiting her. I leave out the nutmeg (personal preference).

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 4  lbs sweet potatoes
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine, melted
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• 1 -1 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup sugar (optional, to taste) or 1⁄2 cup brown sugar (optional, to taste)
• 40  large marshmallows (I use miniature marshmallows)

Directions

1. Place potatoes and salt in a large pot.
2. Add water to cover; bring to a boil; boil for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain.
3. Let potatoes cool until you can handle them; peel and cut into chunks.
4. Place potatoes, butter, half-and-half, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), vanilla, and sugar in a large bowl.
5. Beat using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
6. Spoon potato mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
7. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
8. Top with marshmallows; bake 15 more minutes or until golden.