Ingredients
5½lbssweet potatoespeeled and boiled until soft
¾cupmilk
3tbspwhipped buttersoftened
½tspkosher salt
¼tspground cinnamon
⅛tspground nutmeg
½cupunpacked light brown sugar
Preparation
Combine sweet potatoes with milk, butter, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl and mash or puree until smooth.
Spoon into a 9 x 9-inch or 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F covered until heated through for about 20 minutes.
Preheat the broiler.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup brown sugar evenly over top.
Broil about 6 inches from the flame until the sugar melts and becomes caramelized for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Let it stand until the melted sugar hardens.