Chipotle Garnet Yams

A spicy kick to sweet potatoes. You can add more chipotles for more heat, or more brown sugar for more sweetness.

Step: 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Place yams onto a baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven until very soft, about 1 hour. Once done, allow to cool, then peel and place into a mixing bowl. Mash the chipotle chiles into a paste, and add to the potatoes along with the butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Mash until smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes into a shallow baking dish.

Step: 3

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.

Per Serving: 370 calories; protein 3.7g; carbohydrates 69.9g; fat 8.9g; cholesterol 25.4mg; sodium 101mg.

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