Mashed Sweet Potatoes

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup sugar (optional, to taste) or 1/2 cup brown sugar (optional, to taste)
  • 40 large marshmallows (I use miniature marshmallows)

Directions

  1. 1
    Place potatoes and salt in a large pot.
  2. 2
    Add water to cover; bring to a boil; boil for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain.
  3. 3
    Let potatoes cool until you can handle them; peel and cut into chunks.
  4. 4
    Place potatoes, butter, half-and-half, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), vanilla, and sugar in a large bowl.
  5. 5
    Beat using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  6. 6
    Spoon potato mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Top with marshmallows; bake 15 more minutes or until golden.

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