Recipe of the Week - Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee

Mashed sweet potatoes with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a caramelized brown sugar crust. Sweet potatoes are a must for Thanksgiving and this dish will be a hit on your Holiday table.

Ingredients

5 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and boiled until soft (6 cups cooked)

3/4 cup 1% milk

3 tbsp whipped butter, softened

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup unpacked light brown sugar

Directions

When the potatoes are cooked and soft, combine them with milk, butter, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl and mash or puree until smooth.

Spoon into a 9 x 9 or 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Bake covered until heated through, about 20 minutes. If making ahead, and baking from the refrigerator, add more time as needed until the center is hot.

Preheat the broiler.Sprinkle 1/2 cup brown sugar evenly over top.

Broil about 6 inches from the flame until the sugar melts and becomes caramelized, careful not to burn. About 2 to 3 minutes.

Let it stand until the melted sugar hardens (about 5 minutes).

Nutrition

Servings: 1/2 Cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 100

Carbohydrates: 21.5g

Protein: 1.5g

Fat: 2g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 5mg

Sodium: 72mg

Fiber: 1.5g

Sugar: 8g