Seasoned Sweet Potato Puree

Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr.

Show: Big Daddy's HouseEpisode: Seared Simplicity

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (17)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(17)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sea salt, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 pinch grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 lemon, juiced

Directions

In a medium saucepan add chicken stock, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons sea salt, 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper, a pinch of nutmeg, and almond extract. Stir mixture and bring to a boil.

Meanwhile, peel sweet potatoes and cut into medium-sized cubes. Add to the chicken stock and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until soft.

Once potatoes are soft, place potatoes in a food processor. Reserve the liquid and set aside. Add heavy cream and lemon juice and blend until smooth. If too dry, add reserved potato liquid. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

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cindy fairfield, CT 12-29-2009
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Too much lemon, pepper and almond extract
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I made this for Thanksgiving dinner with my husband, 3 kids and inlaws. Nobody really liked it very much. It is very lemony... and peppery, and the almond extract just gives it a weird taste. I liked it more than anyone, but I will definitely go back to my old recipe next Thanksgiving. I had to add a lot more cream and butter than the recipe called for to get the consistency just right. Otherwise, it would have been too lumpy. Sorry, Aaron, but this one isn't a winner. I love your show and your recipes normally, and I will continue to try more. Read more
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Grace Cheney, WA 11-26-2009
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Little much pepper
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I find that a whole tablespoon of pepper was just a bit much for my family all in all it was good but the pepper was just a... bit too muchRead more
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Danielle New York, NY 11-26-2009
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Poor proportions
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I just threw out the entire puree. Too salty. Too much lemon juice. This was absolutely terrible.
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Bonnie Chicago, IL 11-08-2009
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A lip smacker...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After reading some of the reviews on this recipe I was a bit concerned about the ingredient list but decided that he is the... TV cook and not me and so I should trust him. I made this dish as he designed it and I loved as did my guests! I served it with Robert Irvine's roasted pork loin and some garlic french beans. I enjoyed the flavor and creaminess of the puree.Read more
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Susan Marietta, GA 06-25-2009
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Different Twist
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

As a southerner, I have been eating sweet potatoes all my life, but have never had them flavored this way. This recipe was... good, but I would be careful of the salt. The recipe calls for two tablespoons of sea salt. I found that to be too much, especially since my chicken broth also contained salt. If I make again, I'll cut back to one tablespoon of salt and if I need more, add just before I puree the potatoes. I liked the lemon added to the potatoes, but you can adjust that flavor up or down too, I suppose. Give this recipe a try!Read more
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Vera Chino Hills, CA 06-21-2009
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Not bad
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this with the fish recipe he showcased. It was okay, but I didn't like the lemon taste so I would probably eliminate... the lemon altogether and maybe put a little more brown sugar when blending the sweet potatos... maybe even add a smidgen of cinnamon.Read more