Sweet Potato Mashies With Zing Food

EASY CREAMY MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Add to a large pot and add enough water so that they are covered by about one inch of water. Add the salt and bay leaf.
• Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well, and then return the potatoes to the pot. Or if you plan to use a food processor, add them directly to the processor bowl. (A food processor makes extra silky mashed sweet potatoes.)
• Add the butter, cinnamon, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher until your desired consistency. If using a food processor, pulse until your desired consistency.
• For extra creamy sweet potatoes, stir in sour cream or a splash of heavy cream, milk, or half-and-half. Serve with extra butter and chopped fresh herbs (optional) on top.

SWEET POTATO MASHIES WITH ZING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt to taste, add potatoes and cook until tender, covered, 15-20 minutes or until very tender, lowering heat as needed to keep water from spilling over sides of pot.
• Drain and place in large bowl.
• Add butter, milk, sour cream, cheese, horseradish, and all seasonings (to taste), and mash together well.