Creamy Sweet Potato Mash
A pillow of creamy sweet potato mash is winter’s answer to the question “what do we serve it with?” It goes well with practically any type of meat, cooked any way you’d like, with most any flavor profile. It compliments any other cooked vegetable or salad and is just all around one of my favorite nourishing carbohydrate sides to balance a meal out. This one is a family favorite because of the hint of maple sweetness.
Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment and place your sweet potatoes on top. Put them in the oven and let them bake for about 40 minutes. They should feel soft when you squeeze them.
Use a knife to cut them in half longwise and scoop the insides out with a spoon. Put the potato in a bowl and add the other ingredients. Use the spoon to stir it well and break up any lumps on the side of the bowl as you stir. This is rustic cooking at its finest. Taste the mash for seasoning. Depending on the potato it may need a bit more syrup or salt or butter to get it just right. Enjoy your cloud of sweetness!
