Description
This Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a smoky, slightly spicy twist on the classic comfort dish. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are enhanced with chipotle peppers in adobo, butter, milk, and a touch of brown sugar for balanced sweetness. Perfect as a flavorful side for any meal, this dish is quick to prepare and serves six.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
Mix-Ins
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place the pieces in a medium pot and cover with water.
- Cook the sweet potatoes: Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil the potatoes until a fork easily pierces them, about 7-10 minutes. Drain the potatoes using a colander and return them to the pot with the heat turned off. Meanwhile, roughly chop the chipotle peppers.
- Mash and season: Add the milk, butter, brown sugar, and chopped chipotle peppers to the potatoes. Mash everything together until smooth and well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper according to your preference before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned chipotle peppers in adobo for authentic smoky heat.
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers based on your spice tolerance.
- For a smoother texture, warm the milk slightly before adding.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats and vegetables.
- To make it vegan, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use a vegan milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
