Mashed Sweet Potatoes

By ksgroves

Ingredients

• 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Butter or margarine (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook the potatoes, covered in enough boiling lightly salted water to cover for 12 minutes or until tender; drain. Remove potatoes from pan.

Add the butter to the hot Dutch oven and let it melt. Add the potatoes to the Dutch oven; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in the sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Transfer to a serving dish. If desired, place a dot of butter on top.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.