Buttermilk Mashed Sweet Potatoes Rachael Ray Recipes

MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into 1 1/2 to 2-inch chunks
• Place them into a large pot and cover them with cold water (they should be covered by 4 or so inches of water so they cook evenly)
• Place the pot on the stove, add some salt and turn the heat on high to bring to a boil
• Once boiling, cook about 8 minutes, until they are tender but not falling apart
• Drain thoroughly, then pop them back into the pot and place them over medium heat to dry them out a bit
• Add the buttermilk, pepper and some salt to taste
• Using a potato masher, mash up the sweet potatoes until smooth, and serve them alongside Creole Meatloaves with Trinity Gravy

BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Add them to the boiling water and bring the water back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
• As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Place a food mill fitted with a small disk/blade over a heatproof bowl. Pass the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot milk mixture with a whisk or rubber spatula. Add enough buttermilk to make the potatoes creamy. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper, and serve hot. To keep the potatoes warm, place the bowl over a pan of simmering water for up to 30 minutes. You can add a little extra hot milk to keep them creamy.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until tender, drain and reserve. Return the pot to the stove top over medium heat. Add butter and bananas to the pot. Cook bananas 5 minutes and add the juice of 1 orange to the pot, reserve the zest. Allow the juice to cook out, 1 minute. Add potatoes to the pot and the stock and sugar. Mash potatoes, banana, stock and sugar together until well combined. Season with nutmeg, salt, pepper and orange zest, to your taste. Mash to combine spices and serve.

MASHED SWEET-N-BITTER POTATOES

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Salt water and cook potatoes 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain the potatoes. Return pot to the stove and warm broth over medium heat. Whisk in butter and marmalade. Add potatoes and mash the sweet potatoes. Season with salt and pepper and a few dashes hot sauce. Serve immediately.

TANGY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return to the hot pot. Mash with buttermilk, marmalade, butter, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Taste to adjust seasonings and serve.

BUTTERMILK MASHED SWEET POTATOES (RACHAEL RAY)

Steps:

• Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into 1 1/2-2-inch chunks. Place them into a large pot and cover them with cold water (they should be covered by two or so inches of water so that they cook evenly). Place the pot on the stove, add some salt and turn the heat on high to bring to a boil.
• Once boiling, cook the potatoes for about 8 minutes, until they are tender but not falling apart. Drain the potatoes thoroughly, then pop them back into the pot and place them over medium heat to dry them out a bit. Add the buttermilk, pepper and some salt, to taste.
• Using a potato masher, mash up the sweet potatoes until smooth add syrup and serve them.

SWEET N SOUR SIRLOIN STIR-FRY WITH RANCH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Pop the meat in the freezer for a few minutes to stiffen it up for slicing.
• Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Salt the water and cook the potatoes until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain. Halve the steak lengthwise then very thinly slice the meat. Heat the oil in a very large skillet over high heat. When oil wafts smoke and ripples, add the meat and stir-fry until caramelized 3 minutes. Add peppers and stir-fry 2 minutes then add in scallions and edamame for 2 minutes more. Stir together the sugar, soy, mustard and ketchup and pour over stir-fry the last minute of cooking. Season, to taste, if necessary. Mash potatoes with buttermilk, salt and pepper, hot sauce, parsley, dill, chives, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve with stir-fry on top!;

MASHED CHIPOTLE SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the prepared potatoes in a large saucepan with cold water and bring to a boil; once boiling add a touch of salt and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and return to saucepan, add 2 tablespoons butter, chicken stock, brown sugar, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce.
• Mash the potatoes until combined, I like to leave them slightly lumpy.
• Season with salt and black pepper and serve.