Creamed White Sweet Potatoes

Name: Creamed White Sweet Potatoes
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs white sweet potatoes; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream (add more for creamier potatoes); 1 dash of freshly grated nutmeg; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced (NOT dried); salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste

Submitted by COOKGIRl

"A Caribbean-inspired recipe using white sweet potatoes. They can be found in markets specializing in Latino, Caribbean/African, or Mexican food staples. White sweet potatoes go by several names: boniato and batata to name a few. White yams can also be substituted (called poona-or Ghanian yam.)"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 lbs white sweet potatoes
¹⁄₄ cup butter
¹⁄₄ cup half-and-half cream (add more for creamier potatoes)
1 dash of freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced (NOT dried)
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

directions

Scrub and peel the sweet potatoes. Place in a bowl of salted water to halt oxidation.
Cut into large 2" chunks. In large stock pot, place the sweet potatoes and bring water to boil.
Cook, covered for 25-30 minutes or until very tender.
Drain well and return to the stock pot. Add the remaining ingredients, reserving 2 teaspoons fresh chives for garnish. Mash the mixture with a potato masher and then fluff with a fork.
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot. Delightful served alongside curry dishes for balance of flavor and soothing of palate.