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Garlic-Thyme Sweet Potatoes

3 pounds sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In sauce pot, combine sweet potatoes or yams with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
2. In same pot, melt butter or margarine over medium-low heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Remove pot from heat and add sweet potatoes, milk, salt, dried thyme, and pepper. Using electric mixer, beat until smooth.

Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 147
Calories from fat: 37
Total fat: 4 gm
Saturated fat: 2 gm
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 213 mg
Carbohydrate: 26 gm
Protein: 3 gm

Recipe provided courtesy of Honeysuckle White, a division of Cargill, Incorporated. Used with permission.