Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Butter

By japaulson

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
• 3 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, toasted
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Pierce potatoes with a fork; arrange on paper towels in microwave oven. Microwave potatoes at HIGH for 10 minutes, rearranging the potatoes after 5 minutes. Wrap potatoes in a towel; let stand for 5 minutes. Scoop out pulp; discard skins. Combine pulp, milk, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl; mash.

Combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, softened butter, pecans, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Top each serving with pecan mixture.