Molasses Mashed Sweet Potatoes

By Patlynn

sweet mash potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes (2 lb. total), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 8 small carrots (1 lb. total), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• Kosher salt
• 4 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 Tbs. finely grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• Freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the weet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, add 1 Tbs. salt, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and return to the saucepan. Set the pan over low heat, uncovered, and let the veggies dry in the pan for about 2 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally so they don't stick. Pass the veggies through a food mill or mash them by hand, if you prefer. Stir in butter, sour cream, molasses, grated ginger, and half &half (if you're preparing the potatoes ahead, save 2 Tbs. of the half&half for reheating). Add 1/2 trp. salt and pepper to taste, adjust the seasonings, and serve.