Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Maple Syrup
Source of Recipe
from Bobby Flay, Bolo and Mesa Grill
List of Ingredients
5 pounds (about 10 medium or 5 large) sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1/3 to 1/2 cup maple syrup
3/8 cup crème fraîche
4 teaspoons purée from canned chipotles, optional
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Salt to taste.
Recipe
1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place potatoes on large baking sheet, bake until soft, 35 to 40 minutes for medium potatoes, up to 1 hour for large.
2. Meanwhile, combine syrup, créme fraîche, chipotles, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
3. When potatoes are tender, remove from oven, slice in two lengthwise. Scoop hot flesh into a potato ricer or food mill, purée into bowl with other ingredients. Stir with rubber spatula to combine. Potatoes should be light and fluffy. Taste for seasoning, transfer to warm serving bowl, serve immediately.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
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