Spicy Sweet Potato Mash with Chipotle and Calabrian Chile Infusion

Ingredients

- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Calabrian chiles, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cultured butter
- 2 teaspoons hot honey

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by peeling the sweet potatoes and slicing them into 1-inch cubes. This ensures even cooking and speeds up the process.

2. Cook the Sweet Potatoes:
- Place the diced sweet potatoes in a large pot.
- Cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Lower the heat and simmer for approximately 25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- PT25M (Cooking Time: 25 minutes)

3. Prepare the Spice Mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, salt, and honey.
- In a separate heat-safe dish, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat, and then mix it with the chile and honey blend.

4. Mash the Sweet Potatoes:
- Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Using a masher, gently mash the sweet potatoes until smooth with some texture.
- Incorporate the chile and honey-infused butter mixture into the mashed sweet potatoes, ensuring even distribution of spices.

5. Add the Finishing Touches:
- Stir in the finely chopped Calabrian chiles.
- Fold in the cultured butter for a creamy texture.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the top for an extra kick.

6. Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust salt if necessary. Serve hot as a spicy and savory accompaniment to your dinner.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Sweet potatoes, Spicy mashed sweet potatoes, Chipotle, Calabrian chiles, Hot honey, Cultured butter, Spicy side dish, Dinner, Flavorful mash, Gourmet sweet potatoes

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 1150

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