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Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
Holiday Side Dishes From Woman's World Magazine 11/23/04. I made these for Christmas Day and they stole the show.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet over medium-hig heat cook bacon until crisp, 6-8 minutes; drain on paper towels. Crumble.
3. In microwave-safe bowl combine half-and-half and maple syrup; microwave on High until warm, 1-2 minutes.
4. Mash sweet potatoes with butter until smooth. Gradually mash in maple mixture.
5. 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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com