Bourbon-Walnut Sweet Potato Mash*

By mamapig

Ingredients

• 4 lb red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 6 Tbsp. (3/4 cup) butter
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp. bourbon
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground allspice
• 3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast potatoes on rimmed baking sheet until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Cool slightly. Scoop flesh into large bowl; discard skins. Mash hot potatoes until coarse puree forms.

Heat cream and butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Gradually stir hot cream mixture into hot potatoes. Stir in syrup, bourbon, and all spices. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm in microwave. Sprinkle nuts over and serve.