Ingredients

• 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• Kosher salt
• 3/4 C heavy cream or milk
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. maple syrup or brown sugar
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Thyme leaves, for serving

Directions

• Place potatoes in a large pot. Cover with at least 2" water; generously season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are very tender, 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes.
• Mash potatoes with a potato masher. Add half-and-half, butter, and maple syrup and stir to combine; season with salt and pepper. Top with thyme leaves.

Notes

• Watch how much liquid, start small at first then add as needed.

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