MAKE-AHEAD WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES

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Is your holiday dinner to-do list too long? Save time by making this easy sweet-potato dish about 98 percent of the way and then freezing it. The potatoes are roasted and then pureed in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Reheat on the big day, and add the tiny finishing touch of a sprinkle of chopped pecans and scallions.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Large pinch ground allspice
Large pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup pecans, very finely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Roast the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet until soft and tender, about 1 hour. Let cool for a few minutes, then use paper towels or a kitchen towel to help remove the skins.
  • Process the sweet potato meat, butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, cinnamon, allspice and cayenne in a food processor until smooth. Let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight, microwave-safe container, label and date, and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
  • To serve, reheat in the microwave, stirring often. Transfer to a serving dish, and top with the pecans and scallions.

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