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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This is an absolute must for your Thanksgiving holiday menu! It's so easy and so good with the sage-butter and crisp bacon bits!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ pounds medium sweet potatoes
  • 5 lices Bacon chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Place potatoes in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool before peeling.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. Melt butter in the skillet. Add garlic and sage, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; keep warm.
  5. Using a potato masher, mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in maple syrup and 6 tablespoons reserved butter mixture; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Serve immediately with remaining butter mixture and bacon.