Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled
• Salt, for water, plus 1/2 teaspoon for potato mixture
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/8 cup bourbon
• Brown sugar, for garnish

Instructions

1. Place the sweet potatoes into a pot of cold water with salt and bring to a rapid boil; about 20 minutes. Drain and return back into pot to mash.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients, except the brown sugar. Allow to simmer over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is creamy. Pour mixture over potatoes, adding a dash of salt for flavor and stir. Sprinkle potatoes with brown sugar.