Sage and Sweet Potato Mash

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes
• 1 cup whole milk, warmed to lukewarm
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh sage
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the sweet potatoes and boil for 25 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
3. Drain and let cool slightly.
4. Peel the potatoes and transfer the flesh to a large bowl.
5. Mash in the milk and 7 tablespoons of the butter.
6. Set aside.
7. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter with the oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
8. Add the sage and garlic and cook for 4 minutes, or until fragrant.
9. Stir this into the potato mixture.
10. Season the mash to taste with salt and pepper.
11. (The mash can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated.
12. Stir in a saucepan over medium-low heat, adding more milk if necessary, until heated through.)

sweet potatoes, milk, unsalted butter, olive oil, fresh sage, garlic, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sage-and-sweet-potato-mash-387002 (may not work)