Smashing Sweet Potatoes

• 5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• ⅓ cup butter
• ⅓

Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.

While the sweet potatoes are simmering, combine the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the butter melts and the sugar caramelizes. Remove the pan from the heat.