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Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown Show: Good Eats Episode: Potato, My Sweet Overall User Rating: 
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yum!
06/17/2008 at 03:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
delicious! the way sweet potatoes were meant to be.
Excellent
05/30/2008 at 02:52am
User: Dennis from Knoxville, TN User Rating:
Smoky, sweet, a little hot, but none of the qualities were overwhelming. It's just an excellent, nicely balanced side dish.
Great combo
05/14/2008 at 03:14pm
User: LISA from Nitro, WV User Rating:
I make a small, microwaved version of this at work for lunch. It's awesome I love the smokiness of the chipotle chile witht he sweet potato :) Certainly good eats!
different
05/10/2008 at 08:38pm
User: peg from oak park, IL User Rating:
very good , a little too spicy. next time I would use less adobe.
Best Way to do Sweet Potatoes
04/18/2008 at 08:59am
User: Andrew from Roanoke, VA User Rating:
I made this dish to go with a tequila marinated chicken. It was delicious. Not sure many people realize sweet potatoes really aren't that sweet, unless you bury them under cinnamon and sugar like the steakhouses do. The smoky chipotle flavor really goes well with the sweet potato. Even though I reluctantly followed the recipe and used just ONE pepper, my wife and son complained that they were too hot (If you can handle Mild salsa in a jar, then you can handle this). Next time I'll try to remember to add an extra pepper to spite them ;)
Best sweet potatoes
04/17/2008 at 10:21pm
User: Sandra from Shorewood, WI User Rating:
I truly HATE sweet potatoes made with marshmallows, so this was an absolutely fantastic change! Thank you, Alton!
dreamy
04/11/2008 at 08:15pm
User: LAURA from Houston, TX User Rating:
these are incredible and quite easy. we did not have a steamer so put the cubed potatoes in a sieve and the othe half of them in a colander over an inch of water. thank goodness other reviewers noted that it is ONE pepper from the can and NOT ONE CAN! :)
Yum Yum Yum
03/09/2008 at 02:05pm
User: Kerri from Loveland, OH User Rating:
This recipe is fantastic. The peppers with the sweet potato is a great combination. A great change from the traditional sugar high recipes. No leftovers. Enough said.
wow
12/20/2007 at 09:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I hate candied sweet potatoes, and I was kind of wary of this recipe before I tried it. When I finally got around to making it, it was love at first sight. It was very easy to make, and it's very flavorful and very original. I added 2-3 extra peppers because I really like spicy food, but I think it would also be great even if you make it with 1/2 a pepper. Don't omit the pepper and the sauce completely- they add an amazing twist
awesome technique, not a fan of the Chipotle
12/19/2007 at 03:19am
User: Daniel from Severn, MD User Rating:
I have made sweet potatoes several ways in the past, but never steamed them. I was so surprised on how good the steamed potatoes tasted and the texture was perfect. I made this recipe twice, once with the pepper and sauce and once without. The taste and heat were too much with the pepper and sauce. Next time I will try it with half a pepper and half the sauce. But overall, this is an awesome recipe and technique.
If you really like sweet potates as they are meant to taste
12/18/2007 at 08:54pm
User: Paula from Port ST Joe, FL User Rating:
This is awesome, fantastic, indescribably delicious. And it is so easy... I loathe those sweet, syrupy, marshmallowy sweet potato dishes that seem to be an excuse to have dessert with the main course. I was bored with the same old baked sweet potato I usually cook. I found this and it was the perfect side for my chicken thigh recipe (Emeril). One chipolte and the tsp of sauce in the can is all it needs. I knew better than to use the entire can, having cooked with them before. It was wonderful. Do not be afraid to try this. You will be surprised and maybe win some converts from the marshmallow generation.
Wonderful!
12/16/2007 at 09:35pm
User: Adrienne from Allen, TX User Rating:
I used canned sweet potatoes and they were still fantastic! Definately a keeper.
A Beautiful Combination
12/12/2007 at 04:20pm
User: Jay from Willow Street, PA User Rating:
Everyone loved them. Even people afraid of chipotle peppers.
Awesome and Healthy
11/29/2007 at 01:18pm
User: Dan from Naperville, IL User Rating:
I crave more great tasting and truely healthy recipe's. I cannot get enough of this one, it can be my lunch main course!
Fabulous Combination!
11/28/2007 at 08:37pm
User: Amanda from Gallup, NM User Rating:
When I made these for Thanksgiving, I tasted it and thought I needed to add some extra spice. I used 2 whole chipotles and extra adobo sauce. Way too much, especially when it got stronger as it set as leftovers! But the flavors were wonderful together. I never would've thought to combine those two things. Next time I'll use the correct amounts. But I DEFINITELY will make these again!!Alton always has the best ideas!
holiday hit
11/23/2007 at 08:01am
User: karen from salisbury, MD User Rating:
This simple dish took top prize at our Thanksgiving dinner. Knowing my crowd, I doubled the recipe and added an extra Tbl of adobo sauce. The adobo sauce adds a really nice hickory smoked flavor. The initial bite is hot, but it cools down right away. Perfect.
4th Year
11/22/2007 at 04:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
If four consecutive thanksgivings count as tradition, this rates one. Super easy and great way to avoid the marshmallow sweet'tator comparisons.
Wow!!
11/22/2007 at 02:13pm
User: Pat from Jenks, OK User Rating:
I just made these for Thanksgiving Dinner and they were awesome! I had already baked my sweeties but mashed them with the salt and butter and chipotles! Absolutely perfect! Not too hot just enough kick! AB is a gas!
Only sweet potatoes I'll ever serve...
11/20/2007 at 12:58pm
User: Clifton from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
These are unbelievable. REALLY REALLY GOOD! Absolutely nothing to do with that disgusting marshmallow topped mush that everyone has tried to feed me since I was two. I added a tiny bit of milk to make them a little cremier. Carefully watch the chipotles (you can always add more later..)
Watch the Steam
11/16/2007 at 10:19am
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I used a Chinese style bamboo steamer and mine were ready to mash in 10 mins. Excellent recipe, nice smoky taste.
Awesome!
11/15/2007 at 10:57pm
User: Christine from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
After watching the episode on Tuesday just had to make this, and they were very easy and totally yummy! I ended up using less than called for as the peppers were quite hot, even though I adore spicy food. Will definitely be making this again!
Fantastic & Easy
11/06/2007 at 11:58am
User: Leslie from Arvada, CO User Rating:
Wow, this is a wonderful twist for Mashed sweet potatoes. Full of flavor and super easy to make! I added a bit of lime juice and zest, yummy!
Great for Thanksgiving or any time!
09/11/2007 at 06:19pm
User: Meganne from Winston Salem, NC User Rating:
We made these for our Thanksgiving side and they are awesome!
Fantastic
08/06/2007 at 06:59pm
User: Heath from Joplin, MO User Rating:
Great twist to a holiday staple.
Will make you love sweet potatoes
08/05/2007 at 08:27am
User: Marjorie from Collegeville, PA User Rating:
Best tasting sweet potato recipe, made them for Thanksgiving feast, and people who usually hate sweet potatoes, loved it; but that's to be expected with AB's recipes. Only Food Network show I watch. As they say, Alton rocks.
So easy and so good!
06/02/2007 at 11:17am
User: Libby from Nashville, TN User Rating:
This recipe is very simple to prepare, yet the flavors are rich and complex. The sweetness of the potatoes combined with the smokiness and heat of the peppers is excellent!
AMAZING!
04/24/2007 at 12:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
What an amazing dish. Tasty, easy, and healthy!
Outstanding!
02/18/2007 at 07:59pm
User: Brooke from Canton, MI User Rating:
Thanks, Alton...this recipe is a keeper! It was easy to prepare and I love the smokey taste! I wouldn't change a thing!
dee-lish!
02/07/2007 at 12:09am
User: Josh from Racine, WI User Rating:
a whole new flavor for sweet potatoes. it was great and easy!
Nice spin on sweet potatoes!
01/28/2007 at 08:52pm
User: Sandi from El Cajon, CA User Rating:
I prepared these for thanksgiving and was completely taken with the blend of flavors! The sweet potato and chipotle peppers TOTALLY complement one another! There were only two of us who eat sweet potatoes at the table and the recipe didn't make alot - so we were ready to fight for the left overs! Will make these again for sure!
Great starter recipe for sweet potatoes
01/18/2007 at 09:19am
User: Kristen from Nashua, NH User Rating:
I must say that the entire episode that this recipe came from was very enlightening. I had tried to make mashed sweet potatoes in teh past with no luck. My husband and I REALLY enjoy sweet potatoes with more savory additions - and this was great! Steaming the sweet potatoes was essential!
Always Welcome
01/02/2007 at 11:52am
User: Walt from BALTIMORE, MD User Rating:
If I have canned chipotles laying around or can actually find them, this recipe is a must. I probably make it twice a month if not more! If you like spice than this disk is for you! I usually add one more chipotle pepper, but the recipe will suffice for any spice loving person!
Yummy
12/23/2006 at 12:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A great way to serve sweet potatoes.
Wow!
12/21/2006 at 03:24pm
User: Wayne from Louisville, KY User Rating:
Ok, the recipe is great, but read it VERY CAREFULLY! It calls for 1 whole canned chipotle pepper...I thought it said a whole can of chipotle peppers. Holy smoke was it hot!!! I've made it again since then using the correct quantity of peppers and it is much better! Enjoy!
best sweet potatoes
12/01/2006 at 08:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
love it
A little spicy
11/24/2006 at 06:52am
User: Angela from Houston, TX User Rating:
I doubled the recipe and the sweet potatoes were a little spicy. I think next time I will not pt in as many peppers.
awesome results
11/22/2006 at 10:24am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We made this recipe last Thanksgiving just to see what reaction we would get. It was a "smash"-ing success!! So this year we have been told to make it again.
Unbelievable
11/18/2006 at 05:09pm
User: Sarah from Grand Forks, ND User Rating:
I'm a huge mashed potato fan but these are my new favorite. Even my picky eater husband loved them. Alton does it again. This man is flawless!
Sweet Patato Salvation
11/18/2006 at 02:14pm
User: Michael from Corinth, TX User Rating:
I have never liked sweet potatoes. However, I know how good they are for you so I always try to find a way to eat them anyway. This recipe is the first that I would eat every day of the week and twice on Sunday. It is the perfect combination of sweet and hot.
Flavor with a Kick
11/17/2006 at 03:16pm
User: ED from raleigh, NC User Rating:
I made this recipe and served it with steak. 'Excellent' cannot even do the recipe justice. I added about 2+ tablespoons heavy cream to the recipe and mixed them in a Kitchen Aid stand mixer until smooth with some lumps. My wife thought they were the best smashed potatoes ever, beating my garlic mashed and twice baked potatoes. I will make these for Thanksgiving to add a little zing to the turkey. Thanks Alton!
Absolutely Delicious!
11/15/2006 at 10:21am
User: BRIAN from Bellevue, WA User Rating:
I followed the directions as-written, but added 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 cup heavy cream (which I just happened to have in the fridge and needed to be used up) and used two large chipotle peppers, instead of one. My family likes picante and the second chilli gave it an extra bite. Quick, easy, and delicious recipe.
Great heat
11/14/2006 at 09:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've never been a fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe is wonderful. The chipotles and the adobo sauce add a great dry heat to the potatoes. I didn't have a steamer so I boiled the potatoes, and they came out just fine. Someone asked what to do with the can of chipotles, just put some foil over it and keep it in the fridge, it should keep for a while, add them to whatever you want.
Great change up
11/12/2006 at 07:26pm
User: Paul from HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA User Rating:
This is a great twist on sweet potatoes. Be careful not to use too many chipotles. I used two and it was too much heat for most at thanksgiving dinner.
excellent
10/28/2006 at 02:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A different twist on sweet potatoes-but they needed more butter than the recipe called for.
Wow
10/20/2006 at 08:37pm
User: JOSEPH from CONNOQUNSG, PA User Rating:
I never would have imagined that this could be so good!
Wowsers is that good!!
10/04/2006 at 10:43am
User: William from Milwaukee, WI User Rating:
The recipe is easy to follow and really easy to make. It had a tad more kick so using less peppers may help that. Once we got past the heat we noticed that it was a tad bland so we needed to add some salt. Will definitly have this again!
Best sweet potatoes EVER!!
08/13/2006 at 01:53pm
User: GREG from Folsom, CA User Rating:
I served these up with fried catfish last night, and, my, oh my, they were delicious! They are VERY simple, and a great way to use up that half tin of chipotles you've got in the ice box. Double the chiles & the adabo though.
Very Good!
08/12/2006 at 05:23pm
User: Linda from Lewisville, TX User Rating:
The chipotle with adobo was just enough to give the sweet potatos a nice change, but not too much to overwhelm the dish! Definitely will make this again!
Spicy and Sweet
07/24/2006 at 12:25pm
User: Jennifer from Shawnee, KS User Rating:
I love this recipe, and I plan to add it to the Thanksgiving menu for a little kick!
Yum!
06/16/2006 at 08:44pm
User: Kestrel from Stamford, CT User Rating:
Easy to make and delicious, the chipotle gives these mashed sweet potatoes a yummy kick.
Nice Surprise
05/06/2006 at 07:19pm
User: Ali from Dearborn, MI User Rating:
Very Tasty, the Chipotle gives the Sweetness a great kick! Not too much, not too little.
very different
04/23/2006 at 12:49am
User: Tom from Clinton Twp., MI User Rating:
this was a very good sidedish... sweet yet spicy! I actually used it as a spread with my leftover easter ham! and it was great!
Chipotle Sweets
04/19/2006 at 07:02pm
User: Tiss from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
this is such a delicious recipe. Different from the usual "sweet" versions. I love hot & spicy recipes. Everyone loved eating them.
Very Good .. but a little too spicy
04/08/2006 at 06:49pm
User: Monica from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
OK I guess I must be a little wimpy when it comes to spicy .. or maybe I did something wrong, tho I followed the recipe exactly, but I didn't see the episode, which may have helped. Anyway I thought they were quite good, but next time I'm going to add a little less of the peppers. I couldn't taste enough of the sweet in the sweet potato, but still very good.
Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes
04/05/2006 at 08:13am
User: Kelly from West Babylom, NY User Rating:
I made this for a dinner party. The people who like a little spice/hotness, enjoyed it. I only used two chipotles out of the can, and trust me, that was enough. I can't see using a whole can, it would be way too much, in overpowering the dish. I would make it again.
Easy and really good
02/19/2006 at 04:27pm
User: Jason from Plano, TX User Rating:
This is a side dish I don't have to worry about when making dinner. It it really simple and delicious.
wow
02/15/2006 at 04:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This southern girl is impressed...I know sweet potatoes have more fiber and was looking for alternative ways (and healthier ways) to serve them...I love it! Thanks Alton!
Easy and Delicious
12/18/2005 at 08:19pm
User: Vince from New York, NY User Rating:
This is my new favorite side - and it couldn't be easier. I use more salt and butter though.
I normally don't like sweet potatoes
12/15/2005 at 07:58am
User: TARA from McAllen, TX User Rating:
I never liked the sweet potatoes with the sugar and marshmallows...yuck! But I will eat these!
Tasty yet Simple
12/08/2005 at 07:03pm
User: Stephen from Colonial Beach, VA User Rating:
Very easy to make and has good flavor and texture. Steaming is the way to go. Also with so little butter it is pretty healthy. I would recommend maybe cutting the adobo and pepper into half, some guests found it too spicy.
Smokin good Sweet Potatoes.......
12/06/2005 at 01:59pm
User: MICHAEL from glendale, CA User Rating:
Having never used the chipotle pepper and not knowing it's heat potential, I am embarassed to admit I misread the instructions and used a whole can of chipoltle in adobo sauce and needless to say ruined the first batch of this side dish. I only say this because I read another reviewer that did the same. The second batch was perfect as the recipe clearly says "1 whole canned chipotle pepper," not 1 whole can. Oops. Anyway, this is a very nice way to break the sweet traditional way to make sweet potatoes. Additionally this would be a nice compliment to additional southwestern dishes or to the traditional holiday meal. Way to go AB.
Really really good
12/02/2005 at 06:27pm
User: Lynn from Newark, DE User Rating:
I was afraid they would be too hot, but they are excellent. One thing....what do I do with the rest of the can of peppers?
Spicy and delicious!
11/29/2005 at 09:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe along with Thanksgiving leftovers. Steaming the sweet potatoes worked perfectly. Loved the spicy and sweet combination and very easy to do. Delicous.
A different way to serve sweet potatoes
11/27/2005 at 10:20am
User: DONNA from Fredericksburg, VA User Rating:
I was looking for a way of serving sweet potatoes without adding additional sugar (like so many traditional recipes do). This one had a little KICK, which I appreciate. Will definitely keep this recipe in my file and do again. Thanks, Alton.
Try These
11/26/2005 at 12:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Alton's ability to teach and his recipes are impressive. These sweet potaoes are wondrous, I made them forThanksgiving and am sad that there aren't any left. Alton, thanks for all that you do for those of us who enjoy good food.
Sweet with a kick
11/23/2005 at 10:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These flavors worked really well to my surprise. Even my wife who's not a big fan of spicy food loved them. It was just the right amount of kick from the Chipotle pepper. Steaming the potatoes worked really well also. I used a potato ricer for smooth (not lumpy) potatoes. I'll definitely make it again.
Love It.
11/18/2005 at 12:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great alternative to the usual sweet potato side dishes. It's easy and tastes great and the scant amount of butter makes it pretty darn healthy. I roasted the potatoes at 425 for 1.25 hours instead of steaming them.
Unexpectedly Awful
11/15/2005 at 05:19pm
User: jennifer from rockford, IL User Rating:
If I were to make this again- which I doubt I will- I would take a cup of the mashed sweet potatoes and add the chipotle teaspoonful by teaspoonful to taste. That way if I didn't like it I wouldn't have wasted and entire batch of perfectly good mashed sweet potatoes.
Fast, Easy and Fabulous
06/21/2005 at 05:36pm
User: Rebecca from Mechanicsville, VA User Rating:
While putting this recipe together, I wasn't convinced these two flavors would work together. As soon as the first bite crossed my lips, I was won over! The sweet and spicy flavors complement each other perfectly. This dish is super easy to prepare and will really wow your friends and family.
Delicious!
05/04/2005 at 12:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The best!!! Never had Sweet Potatoes so good! Even my super picky "I hate everything" boyfriend like them! Good Job Alton!
Husband said it tasted like cigars....
03/25/2005 at 11:53am
User: SALLY from petaluma, CA User Rating:
I thought it was just ok, but I could see what he meant, it had a smokey tobacco flavor to it.
excellent
03/20/2005 at 06:11pm
User: ROBERT from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
My family was pleasantly surprised by the smoky sweet heat of this side dish. Goes well with BBQ.
Hot and Spicy... Sweet and Creamy
03/18/2005 at 09:49am
User: PATRICK from Boulder, CO User Rating:
AB you are a true master and a demi-god of unique flavors! This was a wonderful addition to anything that you can think of. That is except ice cream. Not really good with ice cream. Complex flavors and texture blend well with aroma and visual aspects. A must for the bold and daring epicurian.
Yumtastic
03/05/2005 at 12:33am
User: KELLY from Del Rio, TX User Rating:
I had never made sweet potatoes at home let alone steamed anything before and the first time I made these they turned out perfect. The second time I made them way too spicy so I have concluded that there is a fine line between sweet & spicy and just SPICY. I have become a sweet potato addict. Maybe it will help me get a tan. Hee Hee
Smokin Good Tater
02/26/2005 at 09:34am
User: LEROY from DeKalb, IL User Rating:
Com'n, add a little more Adobo and one more chipotle, three if you dare. There is so much depth in this simple recipe. You're sitting there, enjoying your regular old sweet potatoes, and then it comes from no where, a silent stalker in the night. Wham!! Some heat for that wintery Thanksgiving classic.
yum
12/23/2004 at 07:33pm
User: S from moscow, ID User Rating:
a great side dish!
It has a kick
12/17/2004 at 09:50pm
User: STARLA from Saratoga, CA User Rating:
This dish has a nice spicy kick to it. I didn't think I'd really like it, but I made it for the guys since they like spicy foods. It turned out that it has a great flavor, with a spicy kick that makes it quite different from your traditional sweet potato recipe.
Excellent
12/14/2004 at 03:51pm
User: CHRIS from New York, NY User Rating:
This is such a great and easy recipe to make. If you chop the peppers finely into almost a paste like consistency the heat of the dish is multiplied. Add a couple of peppers and take the seeds out before chopping into a fine consistensy if you want more of the pepper taste and less of the heat. It's a must try and will soon become a real favorite.
Instant Hit
12/06/2004 at 10:27pm
User: CATHLEEN from Fuquay Varina, NC User Rating:
Everyone loved these! They were scraping the bottom of the bowl. I will make over and over again. Great with steak! Raleigh, NC
Wonderful and Spicy
11/25/2004 at 10:54am
User: TOM from Salinas, CA User Rating:
Great recipe, you may not want to add more than one or two chiles based on the amount of heat. The show called for 'one' Chili, the recipe calls for a 'one can'. It can be hot. Try them as fried potato patties the next day
Quick, easy, and quite tasty!
11/22/2004 at 12:08am
User: KEN from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
At a Thanksgiving potluck I just hosted, in addition to doing the turkey and dressing, I got drafted into handling the sweet potatoes at the last minute. My partner said just go to the store and get something from the deli. But I'd just seen the Sweet Potato episode and figured that I could squeeze in the sweet potato preparation while the other dishes were cooking. Sure enough, it was all done in a matter of minutes. I didn't have time to set up the steamer, but the diced potatoes cooked fine in the microwave with a little water to steam them. The chipotle flavor caught folks by surprise (I only told them I had a secret preparation for them *grin*), but the dish received rave reviews!
The best!!!
11/21/2004 at 03:42pm
User: TAMMIE from Carmichael, CA User Rating:
I made these last night for a very skeptical family to rave reviews. We like our food pretty spicy, so I doubled the sauce and added 1 more pepper. It was fabulous! What an unlikely pairing with the sweet potatoes and the peppers, but deffinately a side dish I will make again and again!
AWESOME
11/20/2004 at 10:40am
User: DAVID from Perry, OH User Rating:
We've made these 4 times already, friends and family can't get enough. We actually like it a bit "hotter" than one pepper, we usually put two to three depending on size. Leftovers? make pancakes and fry them up!
An instant family favorite!
11/15/2004 at 07:42pm
User: KARI from Annapolis, MD User Rating:
Excellent, easy and tasty. The sweet and spicy are a fantastic combination. My family loved it from first bite and I am excited to share it with the extended family this holiday season!
Unusual and delicious -- and lower in carbs!
10/03/2004 at 02:29pm
User: ANDREA from Westminster, CA User Rating:
I've always thought that the traditional sweet potato dish with syrup, and/or brown sugar and maybe marshmallows was a little too sweet for a side dish. Yummy, maybe, but shouldn't it be served as a dessert? Well, this chipotle mashed sweet potato dish is delicious in a more savory way, with fewer carbs and calories, and so it wins my approval. It's also very simple, you'd have a hard time messing this one up! And yes, in case you're wondering, the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes shines though anyway. The chipotle and adobo sauce do not overpower it, they just add another interesting dimension.
Fantastic!
08/13/2004 at 12:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I know I often think of sweet potatoes with brown sugar and other sweet elements, but these spicy sweet potatoes are fantastic. Of course I have never made an AB recipe and it be bad. He does such a great job. Any way these are yummy don't let the chipotles scare you off.