Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Sage Butter

1. 1

   Cover sweet potatoes with water in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and add salt.

2. 2

   Cook, covered, over moderately high heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid, then drain sweet potatoes in a colander.

4. 4

   Transfer sweet potatoes and reserved cooking liquid to a bowl and mash with a potato masher.

5. 5

   Mash together butter, sage, and salt and pepper to taste, then stir half of sage butter into sweet potatoes.

6. 6

   Serve potatoes topped with remaining sage butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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