Servings:
Makes 10 servings
Ingredients
- 4 pound large red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoon (or more) honey.
Preparation
Baking Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Pierce sweet potatoes all over with fork.
Place potatoes on rimmed baking sheet.
Roast until potatoes are very soft, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Remove potatoes from oven and let stand until cool enough to handle.
Peel potatoes and place flesh in mixing bowl; add butter.
Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is fluffy and smooth.
Mix in 2 tablespoons honey.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and more honey by teaspoonfuls, if desired.
Transfer sweet potatoes to serving bowl.
Tips:
Do ahead: Can be made 2 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.
Rewarm in microwave until heated through before serving.