Emerils Sweet Potato Mash Recipes

EMERIL'S POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Make sure the oven rack is in the center position and preheat the oven to 425ºF.
• Place the potato nuggets in a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish and bake for 15 minutes. Using oven mitts or pot holders, carefully remove the dish from the oven and turn the Tater Tots with tongs. Return the dish to the oven and bake until crisp, about another 15 minutes. Using the mitts or pot holders, remove the dish from the oven.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 375ºF.
• In a medium, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the onion, salt, and pepper, and cook until soft, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally with a large wooden spoon.
• Incorporate the ham and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
• Pour in the milk and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
• Using the mitts or pot holders, remove the saucepan from the heat and add 2 cups of the cheese. Stir until thoroughly combined.
• Pour the milk mixture over the Tater Tots and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
• Bake in the oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 35 minutes.
• Using the mitts or pot holders, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

EMERIL'S SWEET POTATO MASH

Steps:

• In a large pot over high heat, bring the sweet potatoes and water to a boil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
• Drain well and return to the pot.
• Add butter, salt and pepper to taste, cinnamon and honey and mash until all ingredients are combined.
• Serve immediately.

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the garlic on a pie pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender and golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool. Squeeze or remove the garlic cloves from the head and place in a small bowl. Using a fork, mash the garlic until smooth. Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and drain. Place the potatoes back in the pot and return to the heat. Stir the potatoes, constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes to dehydrate the potatoes. Remove the potatoes from the heat. Add the garlic and butter. Using a hand-held masher, mash the butter and garlic into the potatoes. Add enough cream until desired texture is achieved. The potatoes should still be sort of lumpy. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.

EMERIL'S BOURBON-MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place potatoes on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake until tender and starting to ooze sugary syrup, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on their size. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Cut a slit down each potato and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Discard the skins.
• Add the cream, bourbon, brown sugar, molasses, and salt; beat on high speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Cover to keep warm, or gently reheat before serving.
• Caramelized Onions:.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from heat and serve hot.
• Yield: 2 cups, 4 to 6 servings.

EMERIL'S CANDIED SWEET POTATOES - KICKED UP!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large heavy pot, combine the potatoes, sugar, water, orange juice, vanilla beans, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat.
• Lower the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Strain the potatoes out of the sauce and place in a casserole dish. Return the sauce to the pan.
• Add the bourbon to the sauce and cook (stirring often) on medium-high heat until syrup is thickened, about another 15-30 minutes.
• Pour the syrup over the potatoes and place in the oven. Bake until the potatoes are browned, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter, stirring gently to incorporate.
• Serve immediately.

EMERIL'S MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan; add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat; immediately reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tines of a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and return to saucepan. Place over low heat and add butter. Using a potato masher, mash butter into potatoes. Add cream, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Continue to mash potatoes until smooth and well combined. Serve immediately.

MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and drain. Place the potatoes back in the pot and return to the heat. Stir the potatoes, constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes to dehydrate the potatoes. Remove the potatoes from the heat. Add the butter. Using a hand-held masher, mash the butter into the potatoes. Add enough cream until desired smoothness is achieved. The potatoes should still be sort of lumpy. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.