Ingredients

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 ounces goat cheese
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or more to taste (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer sweet potatoes to a large bowl.
2. Mash sweet potatoes with half-and-half and butter with a potato masher until butter is melted; add goat cheese, maple syrup, sage, and paprika. Stir potatoes until evenly seasoned.