Bourbon-Walnut Sweet Potato Mash

Makes 8-10 servings

Ingredients

• 4 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 6 Tbsp (3/4 cup) butter
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp bourbon
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Roast potatoes on rimmed baking sheet until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Cool slightly. Scoop flesh into large bowl; discard skins. Mash hot potatoes until coarse puree forms.
3. Heat cream and butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Gradually stir hot cream mixture re into hot potatoes. Stir in syrup, bourbon, and all spices. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Do ahead: Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm in microwave.
5. Sprinkle nuts over and serve.