Sweet potatoes seem to be one of those things that you either like or you don’t. I honestly thought I was in the Don’t Like category until I had a chef serve a recipe similar to this one. I thought I was going to have to put on a good face and endure a couple of bites. Instead, I loved them and I would have gladly eaten more than I was served! This recipe comes from the following link: http://southernfood.about.com/od/sweetpotatoes/r/bl51029d.htm. I recently made this recipe and found that it tasted just like the sweet potatoes my chef friend served to me and my family. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber. They are low in sodium,  saturated fat and cholesterol.  They are also a good source of Vitamin B6 and Potassium, and a very good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Manganese.

Easy Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes, about 2 pounds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (I used real maple syrup)
• cinnamon, to taste
• 3 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half or milk

Preparation:

Cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until tender. Let cool slightly; peel. Mash with salt, butter, and maple syrup. Add cinnamon to taste then continue to mash with the milk or half-and-half to desired consistency.
Serves 4 to 6.