Loaded Mashed Sweet Potatoes

You all probably think I eat way too many sweet potato dishes. I seriously have an addiction to them and could eat them almost every single day. It is my belief that if you are going to eat a potato, it should most definitely be a sweet potato because they are loaded with vital nutrients. This is a fun way to make sweet potatoes in a savory way rather than sweetened, like most recipes call for. These taste great with some grilled steaks or pork chops.

Loaded Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Serves: 4
Adapted by: http://www.cookinghealthyforme.com/2012/03/loaded-mashed-sweet-potatoes.html

Ingredients
2 medium to large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1'' cubes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup reduced fat grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup skim milk, hot
1/4 teaspoon lite salt
2 scallions, green parts only and thinly sliced
2 to 3 slices of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled - I use the lower fat, center cut bacon
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, freshly grated to put on top

Directions
-Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove
-Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the water and boil 7 - 9 minutes or until they are fork tender. Drain the water.
-In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked sweet potato chunks, olive oil, parmesan and hot milk (you can get hot milk by placing it in a saucepan and warming it over medium heat, making sure to stir frequently to prevent scorching)
-Use a hand masher or a hand mixer to blend the ingredients just until smooth.
-Serve mashed potatoes on a plate and top with bacon pieces, scallions, and some grated parmesan cheese on top.

Enjoy! :)