Bourbon-Walnut Sweet Potato Mash

Serving Size: Serves 8-10

Ingredients

4 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)

1/2 cup heavy cream

6 Tablespoons (3/4 cup) butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

2 Tablespoons bourbon

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground allspice

3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

Adapted From: Epicurious.com

Description
Ok. We cannot really pass these off as healthy. They practically qualify as a dessert, but they are yummy.

Preparation
Preheat oven to 350F. Roast potatoes on rimmed baking sheet until tender, 1 to 1 ½ hours. Cool slightly. Scoop flesh into large bowl; discard skins. Mash hot potatoes until coarse puree forms.

Heat cream and butter in small heavy saucepan over low heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Gradually stir hot cream mixture into hot potatoes. Stir in syrup, bourbon and spices. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm in microwave. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.