Sweet Potato-Jalapeno Casserole

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

Directions

1. 1

   Bake potatoes at 400ºF on oven rack 1 hour or until soft.

2. 2

   Cool, remove skins.

3. 3

   Place potatoes in a large bowl; add butter.

4. 4

   Beat potatoes at medium speed with an electric beater until mashed.

5. 5

   Stir in jalapenos, 1 cup cheese, salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9 X 13" or 3 quart shallow baking dish; srinklle remaining 1 cup cheese over top.

7. 7

   Bake at 400ºF for 30 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted.

8. 8

   Heat broiler.

9. 9

   Broil casserole 3 minutes or until cheese is golden and crispy.