Sweet Potatoes- Mashed

By Golfwidow7

Ingredients

• 2 Ibs. sweet potatoes (about 5 small)
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup cream or milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh chives, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Peel and chop sweet potatoes into uniform cubes, about l-inch. Steam or boil until tender. Strain from water, if boiled.
Place cooked sweet potatoes and butter into a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat for approximately 2 minutes. With a spatula, scrape down sides of bowl, add cinnamon and nutmeg. Continue beating for 1 minute. Slowly pour in cream, continue beating until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chives. Makes 3 1/2 cups.