Balsamic Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2

Prick potatoes, then place directly on rack in center of oven.

Step 3

Place a piece of foil on rack below.

Step 4

Bake until easily pierced with a knife tip, about 50 minutes.

Step 5

Or microwave on high until easily pierced, about 25 minutes.

Step 6

When cool enough to handle, peel, then pass through a food mill or ricer, or mash with a potato masher.

Step 7

(I love my ricer so I go that way) Place milk, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.

Step 8

Remove pan from heat and set on a heat-resistant surface.

Step 9

Stir in mashed potatoes and 1 tablespoon vinegar.

Step 10

Stir with a wooden spoon until well mixed and potatoes have a smooth consistency.

Step 11

Taste and add more vinegar, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed.

Step 12

The advantage of doing this in a saucepan is that if potatoes have cooled a little, you can return pan to low heat and stir often until hot.