Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

JackieOhNo!'s Note:

Holiday Side Dishes From Woman's World Magazine 11/23/04. I made these for Christmas Day and they stole the show.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 4 lbs sweet potatoes , peeled, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks, 5-6 sweet potatoes
• 6 slices bacon
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 1⁄3; cup maple syrup
• 1⁄3; cup butter , at room temperature
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ 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.

Reviews

[soup'son]

I've made this for the holidays for 5 years now. I hated the marshmallow topped sweet potatoes we had when I was a child and decided to give these a try. I leave out the cumin but if you try these do keep the bacon- the smoky taste is incredible with the maple sweetness.

[Chef #443166]

I have not made this yet.. but WOW. Maple syrup in sweet potatoes? Sounds amazing. Can't wait to make this.

[evelyn/athens]

I scaled this down to half and left out the bacon. Loved the subtle sweet/spiciness.