Bourbon-mashed sweet potatoes

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons Butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons Brown sugar, (optional)
¼ cup Light or heavy cream, room
Temperature
¼ cup Good-quality bourbon
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons Snipped chives, for garnish

Directions

Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork and roast at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender. As soon as you are able, using a potholder or kitchen towel, peel potatoes and add to work bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Add butter, sugar, cream and bourbon. Process to incorporate everything. Season to taste. If you wish, shape sweet potatoes into quenelles before serving. Garnish with chives, sprinkling them all over plate.

Yield: 2 servings

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