Creamy, earthy and utterly delicious sweet potatoes are a versatile and tasty ingredient for autumn (or really any time of year). Instead of an overly sweet casserole I prefer to contrast the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers. This recipe Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes is easy to make and takes just minutes to prepare.
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Chipotle peppers are smoked and dried jalapenos that can be found canned in a spicy tomato and vinegar sauce known as adobo. Chipotle peppers bring both heat and smokiness to a dish and are a perfect compliment to the natural honeyed sweetness of sweet potatoes. These chipotle mashed sweet potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes for Thanksgiving and are quick enough for weeknight dinner.
Ingredients for Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- sweet potatoes
- salted butter
- chipotle peppers in adobo
- adobo sauce
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
What to Serve with Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Chipotle mashed sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that completes nearly any dinner. Pair with Maple Mustard Turkey Tenderloin or Pork Tenderloin with Burbon Apples for an autumn inspired dinner or pair it with Hot Honey Chicken Tenders, Smoked Tri Tip or Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon.
How to Make Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and place them in a large saucepan with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until fork tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and return to the pot. Mash the sweet potatoes and stir in butter, diced chipotle, adobo sauce, salt and pepper until smooth. Serve as desired.
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Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 large sauce pan
- 1 Potato Masher
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes 2-3 large sweet potatoes
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo finely chopped
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and place them in a large saucepan with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until fork tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and return to the pot.
- Mash the sweet potatoes and stir in butter, diced chipotle, adobo sauce, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Serve as desired.
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Jamie says
This is such a great-looking potato dish! It looks so delicious and the creamy texture makes it so enticing and very tempting! A perfect treat too!
Amy Liu Dong says
An easy, simple, yet delicious side dish, and I can’t wait to make this for tonight’s dinner!
Lynn says
I added 2 T of brown sugar and maybe 1/8 c orange juice. It brought out the sweetness of the potatos without making it a “sweet” sweet potato dish.