5-6 med. sweet potatoes (about 3.5 lbs)

1 cup low fat sour cream ( I use fat free but for company use low fat)

1/2 cup butter softened

* ( I just our I can't believe its not butter spray into 1/2 cup or use the can't believe its not butter in a tub)

1 (4oz) can chopped green chilies

3/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Garnish: fresh jalapeno slices

 

 

Peel: potatoes: cut into 1 inch pieces

Bring: potatoes and cold water to cover to boil in large sauce pan and boil 12 minutes or until tender

Drain and return potatoes to pan.

Add sour cream and next 4 ingredients.  Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth.  Garnish, if desired.  Serve Warm

 

Note: to make ahead, place prepared southwest mashed sweet potatoes in a lightly greased 11x17 inch baking dish, cover and chill up to 2 days.  When ready to serve, let stand at room temp 45 minutes, top with 1 Tbs. cut up butter and bake uncovered at 350 for 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated.