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Chipotle Sweet Mashed Potatoes (Side Dish)

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Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2  large  sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2  tablespoons  unsalted butter
  • 1  whole canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped  (NOT the whole can!! - just ONE pepper)
  • 1  teaspoon  adobo sauce from can of peppers
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt
  •  heavy cream or crème fraîche (to cut the heat) Optional

Instructions

  • Put cubed potatoes into a large pot of boiling water.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and then add them back to the pot.
  • Add butter to potatoes and mash with potato masher.
  • When the potatoes are nice and smooth, add pepper, sauce, and salt and continue mashing to combine.
  • Taste and if you need to cut the heat, stir in a splash or two of heavy cream OR a spoonful of crème fraîche.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe inspired by Alton Brown