Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes

by Alton Brown



2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 whole chipotle pepper (from can in adobo sauce), chopped
1 teaspoon adobo sauce from can of peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt

Put cubed potatoes into steamer and place steamer into a large pot of simmering water that is no closer than 2 inches from the bottom of basket. Allow to steam for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. 

Add butter to potatoes and mash with potato masher. Add peppers, sauce, and salt and continue mashing to combine. Serve immediately.

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