Shelly's Recipe

BOURBON-MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Category: Sweet Potatoes

8 medium sweet potatoes, about 4 lbs, peeled and cubed
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp each sugar and brown sugar
1/2 tsp each salt and cinnamon
1/4 tsp white pepper and nutmeg
1/4 cup cream
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup bourbon

Place potatoes in a pan of water. Add 2 tsp salt and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until very tender. Potatoes should mash easily when pressed with a fork.

Drain and return to pan over very low heat. Return to burner until all moisture has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Mash until very smooth.

Combine brown sugar and spices and stir into potatoes. Place cream and butter in a saucepan. Heat until butter melts. Stir into potatoes. Stir in corn syrup and bourbon.

Note: Can be made up to a day in advanced and reheated in a saucepan with additional 1/4 cup cream.