Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 lb (about 6 medium) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 Tbsp kosher salt, for the cooking water
• 4 Tbsp butter, melted
• 1/2 cup whole milk or cream, warmed
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Before you start

• Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-in chunks.

Directions

1. Cover with cold water, boil, simmer 15 to 20 min until very tender: sweet potatoes, kosher salt.
2. Drain, mash with: step 1, butter, whole milk or cream, maple syrup, salt, black pepper.