Sweet-Potato Purée with Smoked Paprika |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 75 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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It is critical that you use smoked not regularpaprika in this dish. Whether you use sweet or hot, you will end up with irresistible sweet potatoes. Ingredients:
3 pounds sweet potatoes |
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and softened |
1/3 cup heavy cream |
1/4 teaspoon sweet or hot smoked paprika |
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste |
Directions:
1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Prick each potato once with a fork, then bake potatoes in a foil-lined shallow baking pan until tender, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, peel, then cut away any eyes or dark spots. Purée potatoes with butter, cream, paprika, salt, and cayenne in a food processor until smooth.
3. Cooks' note: Purée can be made 1 day ahead and chilled in an airtight container. Reheat in a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally.
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