Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Bake the sweet potatoes for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until thoroughly tender.
2. 2
   (They can be tucked into corners of the oven at any time during the roasting of the turkey.)
3. 3
   Remove, cut in half lengthwise, scoop out the pulp into a bowl (reserving the shells) and mash with as much butter as you dare to use.
4. 4
   Season to taste and add more butter.
5. 5
   Spoon the mixture back into the reserved shells and arrange on a baking sheet.
6. 6
   Reheat before serving (after the turkey has been removed from the oven).