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Silky Sweet Potato Puree

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

"Silky Sweet Potato Puree can be made two days in advance."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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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REVIEWS

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Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by BEANIE5
My family really enjoyed this new way of serving sweet potatoes. Makes a great side dish for... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2005 by katiela
This was amazing - we loved it! The taste is so wonderful and subtle! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by chibi chef
Amazingly easy and delicious! I'm going to bake my sweet potatoes from now on instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by mminette
Like other people suggested, I lighted this up just a tad. I used I Can't believe it's not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by PATHEFLIN
The name of this recipe is perfect "Silky" -- it is truly a wonderful side. The only change I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by jmbabin
This was a nice complement to my mahi-mahi, and so delicious you can almost eat it as a dessert! MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2007 by Brandy
I made this for Thanksgiving and thought that it was OK. My uncle really liked it, though. ... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2007 by Mrs. Sanchez
The recipe was so delicious, creamy and easy to make. It was only for my husband and I, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by smnwestin
This recipe was great. I made it the day before and reheated it in the oven. Might make it... MORE