Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

• 4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks, 5-6 sweet potatoes
• 6 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives

1. In pot combine sweet potatoes with enough salted water to cover. Over high heat bring to boil. Cook until tender, 10 minutes. Drain; return to pot.
2. Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet over medium-hig heat cook bacon until crisp, 6-8 minutes; drain on paper towels. Crumble.
3. In microwave-safe bowl combine half-and-half and maple syrup; microwave on High until warm, 1-2 minutes.
4. Mash sweet potatoes with butter until smooth. Gradually mash in maple mixture.
5. Stir in salt, cumin and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup bacon and 1 t. chives. Stir remaining bacon and chives into potatoes. Transfer to dish; top w ith bacon and chives.

sweet potatoes, bacon, maple syrup, butter, salt, ground cumin, pepper, fresh chives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/maple-mashed-sweet-potatoes-290640 (may not work)