SWEET POTATO PUREE
This recipe was submitted by First Lady Laura Bush to the New York Times for an article called "America Reaches For Tradition; Giving Thanks at the President's Table", by Marian Burros, Nov. 14, 2001. I believe she said that it wasn't her creation but that it originally came from a neighbor. It has no sweetener of any kind, but you'd never guess. I've made this for Thanksgving a few times and everyone loves it. Last year, I used a sugared pecan for the topping, which went over well at dinner. If you're allergic to nuts, leave them out. It's still good. Whatever you do, don't try this with boiled or canned sweet potatoes. It really needs the baking process to bring out the sweetness and keep the puree from being soupy. I learned that lesson the hard way. Prep time doesn't include baking and cooling time for sweet potatoes.
Provided by Laura2of7
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 45m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel and mash sweet potatoes. (I use a food mill for this.).
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes with butter, cream, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and 1/2 cup pecans, mixing until well blended.
- Pour mixture into a buttered 2 1/2 quart casserole; top with remaining pecans.
- Bake 30 minutes.
- Note: Puree may be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Be sure to bring to room temperature before baking.
- Additional note: To bake the sweet potatoes, pierce each potato 2-3 times with a paring knife, place directly on oven rack and bake at 350 degrees until done, about 50-60 minutes for large potatoes. Place a baking sheet on lower rack to catch drips. Allow to cool before handling. While the oven is on, toast the pecans. Spread out on a shallow pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.5, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 375.1, Carbohydrate 62.2, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 13, Protein 6.6
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Xavier Bowley
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The sweet potato puree is so creamy and flavorful.
firas suliman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves it, and it's so easy to make.
Elijah Dohmann
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves sweet potatoes. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.
Anteneh Sisay
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The puree is so flavorful and versatile.
Raza
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I used to hate sweet potatoes, but now I love them thanks to this puree. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.
Saroj Thapa
[email protected]This is the best sweet potato puree I've ever had! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Duduzile Nkosi
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The sweet potato puree is absolutely delicious. I served it with roasted chicken and vegetables, and it was the perfect complement.
Tamanna Tarin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The puree is so versatile and can be used in so many different ways. I've already made it twice, and I'm sure I'll be making it many more times in the future.
Owais Tech
[email protected]This was my first time making sweet potato puree, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was so easy to do. I can't wait to try it with different spices and herbs.
Amanda Helton
[email protected]I love this recipe! The sweet potato puree is so creamy and smooth, and it's perfect for a variety of dishes. I've used it as a side dish, a dip, and even a spread for sandwiches.
selemon kashti
[email protected]This sweet potato puree was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make and had the perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors. I will definitely be making this again.