A quick and easy side dish. Makes 4 sides but is easily doubled.
2 large sweet potatoes
1 tbs butter/similar per potato
milk, half and half, or vanilla coffee creamer (seriously) to taste
cinnamon and nutmeg to taste
Wash the potatoes. Wrap each one in a damp paper towel - it doesn’t have to be covered entirely. Microwave for 5 minutes (for 2 potatoes, 6 minutes for 3 potatoes, etc.) Allow to cool slightly before handling.
Cut each potato in half, and scoop out the filling into a saucepan over low heat.
Using a potato masher or whisk, break up the potatoes and add 1 tbs butter per potato. Once the potatoes are smooth, add a splash of liquid of your choice and the spices. Add more butter if desired. Continue to stir until desired texture is reached.
If you want to make in advance and reheat, I would do it over low heat and add some liquid to thin them out.