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Sweet Potato Puree

Ina Garten's sweet potato puree
Food Network
Prep Time
45 min
Yields
6 servings

When you need a basic recipe for a sweet potato puree to compliment your main dish, this simple dish is a perfectly delicious option.

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ingredients

3
lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
½
cup half-and-half
1 ½
tsp grated orange zest
½
cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼
tsp ground cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12
Tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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directions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert or a mesh colander in a large pot and add enough water to reach the bottom of the steamer. Place the sweet potatoes in the steamer and bring the water to a boil. Cover the pot, lower the heat, and cook over simmering water for about 25 minutes, until very tender. Check occasionally to be sure the water doesn’t boil away.

Step 2

Transfer the sweet potatoes to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With the mixer on low, slowly add the half-and-half, orange zest, orange juice, cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. With the mixer still on low, add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated. Taste for seasonings and mix until smooth. Serve hot.

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