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Alton Brown's Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Elevate your side dish game with this smoky and savory Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potato recipe, inspired by Alton Brown's Good Eats! We've tweaked the original for even more deliciousness – perfectly tender sweet potatoes mashed with chipotle peppers, butter, and a hint of adobo sauce for a fantastic complement to steak, chicken, or your favorite protein. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 106.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.9 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Alton Brown's Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • fresh cilantro (optional)
  • green onions (optional)

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How to Make Alton Brown's Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes

  1. Peel and cube 2 lbs of sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a steamer basket and set the basket in a large pot filled with about 1 inch of simmering water. Cover and steam for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Remove the steamer basket from the pot and carefully transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of butter and mash until mostly smooth.
  4. Stir in 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped), 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce, and 1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste). Continue mashing until everything is well combined and the desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt or adobo sauce if desired.
  5. Serve immediately as a delicious and satisfying side dish.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions for an extra pop of flavor and visual appeal (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

18g

Carbs

4g

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