Mashed White Sweet Potatoes

• 2 pounds white sweet potatoes
• Salt, to taste
• 3 tablespoons melted butter, salted or unsalted
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup whole milk, warm
• 1 chile pepper, minced
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions, white and green parts

Gather the ingredients.

• Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large pieces.
• In a large pot, place the potatoes, cover with water, and bring the pot to a boil over high heat.
• When the pot comes to a boil, salt the water, and let the sweet potatoes cook until a knife inserts easily into them, about 20 minutes. Let the sweet potatoes cook in a pot until a knife inserts easily into them.
• Drain the potatoes.
• Add the drained potatoes back into the still-hot pot along with the butter, pepper, and milk.
• Mash the potatoes until they are smooth.
• Season with the chile pepper and salt to taste. Mix well.
• Fold in the green onions.
• Serve immediately and enjoy.