• Combine sweet potatoes, melted butter, sugar, milk, vanilla bean paste, and salt in a large bowl. Mash together thoroughly. If desired, use a hand mixer to achieve a smoother texture.
  4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, ⅓ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup milk, 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
• Check seasoning, adding more salt if necessary. Scrape into prepared baking dish (or slow cooker) and heat as directed below.

Heat one of three ways:

• Slow cooker: Spray the inside of a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and add the sweet potatoes. Heat on low for 2 to 3 hours or until heated through.
• Microwave: Heat in microwave for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring 2 to 3 times, until heated through.
• Bake: Heat in a covered glass baking dish in the oven at 325°F for 45 minutes, or until heated through.