Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients (10)

• 4 pounds sweet potatoes about 6 potatoes
• 4 teaspoons salt divided
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder (reduce to 1/4 teaspoon if sensitive to spice; increase to 3/4 to 1 teaspoon for more of a kick)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/3 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter diced
• Chopped fresh thyme