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Spicy Whipped Sweet Potatoes
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
From Stephan Pyles who has been called one of the founding fathers of Southwestern cuisine. He is the chef/owner at Star Canyon and AquaKnox in Dallas. This is from his Tamales and The New Texas Cuisine cookbook.
Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, diced
1/2 white potato, peeled, diced
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 tablespoon pure chile powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup sweet butter, 1 stick, room temperature
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, bring the potatoes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until soft.
2. Drain and transfer the potatoes to a food processor.
3. Add maple syrup, cayenne, chili powder, and salt. Process for 1 minute while adding the butter 1 tablespoons at a time.
4. Warm in a pan and serve.
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