Balsamic Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Prick potatoes, then place directly on rack in center of oven.
3. 3
   Place a piece of foil on rack below.
4. 4
   Bake until easily pierced with a knife tip, about 50 minutes.
5. 5
   Or microwave on high until easily pierced, about 25 minutes.
6. 6
   When cool enough to handle, peel, then pass through a food mill or ricer, or mash with a potato masher.
7. 7
   (I love my ricer so I go that way) Place milk, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove pan from heat and set on a heat-resistant surface.
9. 9
   Stir in mashed potatoes and 1 tablespoon vinegar.
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    Stir with a wooden spoon until well mixed and potatoes have a smooth consistency.
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    Taste and add more vinegar, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
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    The advantage of doing this in a saucepan is that if potatoes have cooled a little, you can return pan to low heat and stir often until hot.