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Sweet Potato Puree

Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten

From: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof

Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten

Show: Barefoot Contessa: Modern Comfort Food

Episode: Cook Like a Pro: Make-Ahead Thanksgiving

From: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof

Sweet Potato Puree

Name: Sweet Potato Puree
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

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Level: Easy

Total: 45 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 45 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

1/2 cup half-and-half

1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

Directions

Place a steamer insert or a mesh colander in a large pot and add enough water to reach the bottom of the steamer. Place the sweet potatoes in the steamer and bring the water to a boil. Cover the pot, lower the heat, and cook over simmering water for about 25 minutes, until very tender. Check occasionally to be sure the water doesn't boil away.
Transfer the sweet potatoes to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With the mixer on low, slowly add the half-and-half, orange zest, orange juice, cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. With the mixer still on low, add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated. Taste for seasonings and mix until smooth. Serve hot.