Silky Sweet Potato Puree

Submitted by Pikake21

"Sweet potato dish from USA Today."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 lbs whole sweet potatoes, pricked with a fork
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup whole milk
• 6 tablespoons butter

directions

1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position; heat to 425 degrees.
2. Place potatoes on a foil-lined pan; bake 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.
3. Peel when cool enough to handle.
4. Puree with salt and pepper in a food processor.
5. With motor running, gradually add milks through feeder tube, then butter.
6. Process until silken. (Can make up to 2 days ahead; store in an airtight container.)
7. Reheat and serve.