Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots

🥘 Ingredients

• sweet potatoes 2 ½ lbs
• shallots 4
• olive oil 3 Tbsp
• salt ¾ tsp
• thyme 8 sprigs
• butter 3 Tbsp
• black pepper ¼ tsp
• whole milk ¼ cup

1. 1

   Heat the oven (with the oven rack in the middle) to 400°F. Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with the tines of a fork . Place them on a sheet pan and bake for about 45 minutes , or until very tender.
2. 2

   While the potatoes bake, caramelize the shallots: thinly slice the shallots into rings. In a medium skillet , heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt . Cook, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes , until tender and caramelized. Pull the thyme leaves from their sprigs and stir into the shallots. Remove from the heat.
3. 3

   Cut open the potatoes and scoop the flesh into a bowl . Add the butter , black pepper , and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mash. Add the whole milk and mash until creamy. If you want them a little creamier, add a little more milk.
4. 4

   Serve the sweet potatoes topped with the caramelized shallots.