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.