BASIL AND GARLIC MASHED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Basil and Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by franny-2

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 sweet potatoes, about 2 lbs (1 kg)
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter or olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Paprika and cayenne pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) fi nely chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

1 Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). 2 Prick unpeeled potatoes in several places and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until very tender, from 1 to 1¼ hours. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Then peel or scoop flesh out of skins and cut into chunks. 3 Pulse potatoes in a food processor along with butter, garlic, salt and pinches of paprika and cayenne until as smooth as you like. Or put potatoes through a food mill or mash; then mix in butter, garlic, salt and seasonings. Stir in basil. Taste and add more butter, salt or basil if needed. If not being served right away, potatoes can be left at room temperature for a couple of hours; or refrigerate them, covered, for up to 2 days. Warm in the microwave or an oven dish.