Sweet Potato Custard

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400.

2. 2

   On a baking sheet, bake the sweet potatoes until soft, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Remove from the oven and lower the heat to 300.

4. 4

   Let the potatoes cool slightly, then peel.

5. 5

   Transfer to a large bowl and mash.

6. 6

   In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, nutmeg and pepper, then whisk into the sweet potatoes.

7. 7

   Using a food processor and working in batches, puree the sweet potato mixture.

8. 8

   Pour into a greased 4-quart casserole dish, place on the baking sheet and bake until just set but still jiggly in the center, about 50 minutes.

9. 9

   Drizzle with the maple syrup.

10. 10

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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