Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Smoked Paprika!)

Ingredients

• Approx. 2 pounds sweet potatoes ((roughly 3 medium-sized; choose ones with orange flesh))
• 1/4 cup milk ((cow's milk or unsweetened, unflavoured plant alternative))
• 1/4 cup butter ((regular, unsalted or plant alternative))
• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• A pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt + pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   PREP: Peel and wash sweet potatoes. Then, cut them into roughly 1-inch thick "cubes."

2. 2

   Place the sweet potato cubes in a large pot. Add water, till the potatoes are almost completely covered (roughly 4 cups). Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low and allow potatoes to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.

4. 4

   Turn off heat, then drain water from sweet potatoes.

5. 5

   To the cooked and drained sweet potatoes, add in the remainder of the ingredients. Season generously with salt and a bit of black pepper.

6. 6

   Mash with a potato masher until desired texture is reached. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot!