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Recipe: Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Looking for a tasty alternative to regular mashed potatoes? Try mashed sweet potatoes (aka yams).

Yield	4-6 servings
Time	40 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, depending on cooking method
Tools	Saucepan (if boiling or steaming) Masher
Ingredients	2 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed and unpeeled Salt and pepper Optional seasonings (use one or more) A few T butter 1 orange, juiced and zested 2 T molasses A few T bourbon Sour cream on top
Directions	There are three ways to cook sweet potatoes in preparation of mashing 1. Baking: Bake at 400º for 50-60 minutes, depending on size. 2. Boiling: Boil potatoes whole, 20-40 minutes. 3. Steaming: Steam, covered, over boiling water, 30-50 minutes. With all of these methods, the potatoes are ready when they are very soft when pierced with a fork. Once cooked, you can peel the sweet potatoes, if desired. Mash, add seasonings, and serve.
Notes	Personally, I like my sweet potatoes plain with just a touch of butter. Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu
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