Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Sugared Walnuts

Ingredients

• As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
• 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Salt and pepper to taste
• SUGARED WALNUTS
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

• For mashed sweet potatoes, place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover loosely, and gently boil until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. For mashed sweet potatoes, place cooked sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, milk, and vanilla; mash until almost no lumps remain. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to prepared casserole.
• For sugared walnuts, in a small bowl combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons melted butter. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over potato mixture; bake until potato mixture is set and walnut mixture has browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

Notes

https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/harried-housewifes-recipe-box/mashed-sweet-potatoes-with-sugared-walnuts/

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