Savory Sweet Potato Bake

Ingredients

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• salt
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch baking dish. Place potatoes and 1 teaspoons salt in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Place potatoes in a large bowl and whip with an electric mixer until smooth and light. Add sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoons salt, evaporated milk and butter; beat until smooth. Pour sweet potato mixture into prepared dish and bake until golden and slightly puffed, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, then serve warm.