Mashed Sweet Potato Chipotle Casserole
Source: Gourmet 11/95 (LindaC)
8 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed
2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced and mashed to a paste (1 T)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut and softened
Preheat oven to 450. and line a baking sheet with foil.
Prick potatoes and bake in middle of oven 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until very soft. Cool potatoes until they can be handled and scoop flesh into a bowl.
With an electric mixer beat potatoes with chili paste, butter, and salt and pepper to taste just until smooth and spread in a buttered 2-quart shallow baking dish.
Potatoes may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring potatoes to room temperature before proceeding.
Reduce oven temperature to 350. Bake potatoes in middle of oven until hot, 20 to 25 minutes.
Serves 8.