Garlic Basil Mashed Sweet Potatoes

• 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes
• 1.5 tbl basil chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbl butter
• salt and pepper to taste

Place sweet potatoes in pot of water and boil for about 20 minutes or until tender enough to poke a fork through them. Take the sweet potatoes out and allow to cool enough so you can peel the skin off without burning your fingers. Mash sweet potatoes in a bowl and add basil, garlic, butter, salt, and pepper.