Sweet Potato-Jalapeno Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lbs sweet potatoes
1/4 cup butter
3 large fresh jalapenos, finely chopped (if you want it less spicy, use less seeds)
8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Bake potatoes at 400\u00b0F on oven rack 1 hour or until soft.
Cool, remove skins.
Place potatoes in a large bowl; add butter.
Beat potatoes at medium speed with an electric beater until mashed.
Stir in jalapenos, 1 cup cheese, salt and pepper.
Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9 X 13\" or 3 quart shallow baking dish; srinklle remaining 1 cup cheese over top.
Bake at 400\u00b0F for 30 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Heat broiler.
Broil casserole 3 minutes or until cheese is golden and crispy.