Mashed Sweet Potatoes

• sweet potatoes↗4 lbs
• salt↗1⁄2 - 3⁄4 teaspoon
• butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted↗1⁄2 cup
• half-and-half↗1⁄2 cup
• ground cinnamon↗1 - 1 1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg (optional)↗1 teaspoon

  optional

• vanilla↗1 tablespoon
• sugar (optional, to taste) or 1/2 cup brown sugar (optional, to taste)↗1⁄2 cup

  optional, to taste

• large marshmallows (I use miniature marshmallows)40

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place potatoes and salt in a large pot.

2. 2

   Add water to cover; bring to a boil; boil for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain.

3. 3

   Let potatoes cool until you can handle them; peel and cut into chunks.

4. 4

   Place potatoes, butter, half-and-half, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), vanilla, and sugar in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Beat using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.

6. 6

   Spoon potato mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.

7. 7

   Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Top with marshmallows; bake 15 more minutes or until golden.