Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
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)

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Recipe by ratherbeswimmin

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).

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READY IN: 1hr 45mins

SERVES: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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