Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks, 5-6 sweet potatoes
6 slices bacon
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives

Preparation

In pot combine sweet potatoes with enough salted water to cover. Over high heat bring to boil. Cook until tender, 10 minutes. Drain; return to pot.
Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet over medium-hig heat cook bacon until crisp, 6-8 minutes; drain on paper towels. Crumble.
In microwave-safe bowl combine half-and-half and maple syrup; microwave on High until warm, 1-2 minutes.
Mash sweet potatoes with butter until smooth. Gradually mash in maple mixture.
Stir in salt, cumin and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup bacon and 1 t. chives. Stir remaining bacon and chives into potatoes. Transfer to dish; top w ith bacon and chives.