Shelly's Recipe

Grilled - SMASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH MAPLE-GLAZED WALNUTS

Category: Sweet Potatoes

4 large sweet potatoes
1/2 cup walnut halves
6 tbsp maple syrup, divided
3 tbsp butter, melted
Kosher salt

Grill the sweet potatoes over indirect medium heat (350 to 450) until tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour, turning 3 to 4 times. Keep the lid closed as often as possible during grilling. Remove from the grill. Let cool and then peel.

In a medium skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts until golden. Drizzle 3 tbsp of the maple syrup over the walnuts. Reduce the heat to low and stir constantly until the walnuts are glazed and there is no maple syrup left in bottom of the skillet, about 3 minutes. Transfer the glazed walnuts to a plate to cool.

In a large mixing bowl using a potato masher or hand mixer, combine the sweet potatoes, the remaining 3 tbsp of maple syrup, and the butter. Season with salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the glazed walnuts. Serve right away. Serves 4