Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Place the potatoes on a roasting pan and roast until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Peel the potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mash with a potato masher or heavy fork. Cover to keep warm until ready to serve.

Yield: 4 servings