Sweet Potato Puree
Created By : littleke
A play on mashed potatoes using the colorful and flavorful sweet potato (yam).
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Prep Time |
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10 minutes |
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Cook Time |
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59 minutes |
| Serves 4 |
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2
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lb yams whole, with skin on
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1/2
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lb russet potatoes
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1/4
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lb butter
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1/4
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cup cream hot
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salt and pepper to taste
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Place yams and russet potatoes on the rack in preheated oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until they are soft all the way through. Check doneness with a small knife.
When cooked, cut in half and scoop out flesh of potatoes and yams into a large bowl. Add butter, salt, pepper and half of cream. Mash with a potato masher until smooth consistency. Add remaining cream if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste.