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Silky Sweet Potato Puree

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"Silky Sweet Potato Puree can be made two days in advance." — USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

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3 pounds whole sweet potatoes, pricked with a fork
1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup whole milk
6 tablespoons butter

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Directions

Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position; heat to 425 degrees. Place potatoes on a foil-lined pan; bake 45 to 60 minutes, until tender. Peel when cool enough to handle.
Puree with salt and pepper in a food processor. With motor running, gradually add milks through feeder tube, then butter. Process until silken. (Can make up to 2 days ahead; store in an airtight container.) Reheat and serve.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 22, 2004

My family really enjoyed this new way of serving sweet potatoes. Makes a great side dish for holidays.

—BEANIE5

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 23, 2007

I made this for Thanksgiving and thought that it was OK. My uncle really liked it, though. It was really creamy and looked pretty but I thought that there was something not quite right about the flavor. Perhaps I just don't care for the buttermilk in it. I actually thought the potatoes tasted better before I added all the stuff. It wasn't a complete failure, but I don't think I'll be making it again unless I decide to try it with all plain milk.

—Brandy

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35 Ratings

Dec 26, 2005

This was amazing - we loved it! The taste is so wonderful and subtle!

—katiela

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Feb 18, 2008

Amazingly easy and delicious! I'm going to bake my sweet potatoes from now on instead of boiling. Baking causes water to evaporate, leaving an intensely sweet and flavorful potato. Absolutely no sugar needed. In the past, I've boiled my sweet potatoes, which made them lose a lot of their flavor. Pureeing in a food processor gave them a creamy and airy quality that I never got with mashing by hand. The only changes I made to make it healthier was to use fat free buttermilk, 1% milk, and half the butter. It was still unbelievably creamy with these substitutions. My husband, who doesn't care for sweet potatoes went back for thirds.

—chibi chef

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Jul 19, 2010

I've been making this puree for a very long time, since my oldest was very little. I don't use that much milk, just enough to thin it down enough to feed my child. Once he got older, I made it so I could add it to his macaroni and cheese mainly, but I'd stir it in to other foods to boost his vitamin/vegetable intake for the day. This is a good base recipe for most vegetable puree. If you'd rather not use milk or you have a lactose-intolerant family member, soy/rice/almond milk or broth works just as well.

—Sarah Jo

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Jan 21, 2012

I was so glad to have found this recipe. A restaurant by my house, that is no longer in business, used to sell a soft mashed sweet potato puree. It wasn't spicy or sweet but more buttery just like this recipe. I used to always order it. I started with 3 sweet potatoes. After they were baked I weighed them and they came out to be 1lb peeled. So, I just halved the rest of the ingredients. I added everything but no pepper. For the buttermilk I just did 2% milk and a couple drops of vinegar and let it sit. With the butter I used whipped butter to cut the saturated fat in half. I always roast sweet potatoes at 410 deg., for about an hour, and did the same with this recipe. I don't have a food processor, so I used the blender but I had to stop and stir a few times. I will definitely be making this every year. Thank you for posting a simple, basic, creamy recipe for mashed sweet potatoes.

—Blender Woman

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Nov 30, 2008

Like other people suggested, I lighted this up just a tad. I used I Can't believe it's not butter and I used 1/2 buttermilk and the other 1/2 Half & Half. I also added just a tiny bit of brown sugar.

—mminette

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Nov 15, 2011

This preparation is def unexpected when it comes to sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed the change. I did add a few T of brown sugar and a few dashes of cinnamon. Simple and delish!

—footballgrl16

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Nutrition

Calories
238 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
35.7 g
12%

Cholesterol
25 mg
8%

Fat
9.4 g
14%

Fiber
5.1 g
20%

Protein
3.8 g
8%

Sodium
323 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Silky Sweet Potato Puree

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 238
Calories from Fat: 84

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.4g 14 %
Saturated Fat 5.9g 29 %
Cholesterol 25mg 8 %
Sodium 323mg 13 %
Potassium 621mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 35.7g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 5.1g 20 %
Protein 3.8g 8 %
Sugars 8.5g
Vitamin A 489 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 11 %
Thiamin 12 %
Niacin 17 %
Vitamin B6 23 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.