How to Make Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This mashed potato recipe using sweet potatoes is great for a side dish for a holiday or occasion. Use chili and cayenne powders to kick up the taste in your next potato dish.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 white potato
- 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon pure chili powder
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
Steps
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1Use a vegetable or potato peeler to peel the potatoes. Dice them in small cubes.Ad
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2Boil the potato cubes in a large pot. Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Leave it simmering for at least 15 minutes.
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3Completely drain the potatoes using a colander.
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4Place the potatoes, salt, maple syrup, chili powder, and cayenne powder in a food processor.
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5Add a tablespoon of butter at a time while processing the ingredients together.
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6Combine all ingredients thoroughly until a creamy mixture is achieved.
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7Place the mashed potatoes in a saucepan on a low heat. Stir occasionally until warm.Ad
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Tips
- A potato masher is sufficient to use instead of a food processor.
Things You'll Need
- Potato or vegetable peeler
- Food processor or potato masher
- Colander
Sources and Citations
- Original source of article, Howcast, http://www.howcast.com/videos/262450-How-To-Make-Spicy-Sweet-Potatoes Spicy Sweet Potatoes
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