MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

SERVES 8

4 large sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 lb)
1 cup cinnamon-flavored applesauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup dried crispy apple chips, broken in large pieces

1. Scrub, dry and pierce the sweet potatoes in several places with a fork. Arrange on paper towels in microwave. Cook on high 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway, until soft when pierced with a fork. (Or, place directly on oven rack. Bake at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes or until soft when pierced with a fork.)
2. Halve, then scoop potatoes from skins. Mash in large bowl, then stir in applesauce and salt. Heat in microwave 5 minutes until hot. Spoon into serving bowl; top with crushed apple chips.

Plan Ahead: You can microwave or bake potatoes in the oven, then scoop and mash 1 day before. Reheat to serve.