Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Pecans
Time required: 1 Hour 25 minutes
Serves: 8
Description
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6)
- ¾ cup cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into 1" cubes, room temperature
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- ¼ cup mild blue cheese
- ¼ cup store-bought candied pecans
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°. Roast sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly.
- Remove skins and transfer sweet potatoes to a large heavy saucepan over low heat. Add cream cheese and butter. Mash until well blended and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Stir over low heat until hot.
- Spoon into a warm serving dish and garnish with cheese and pecans.
Source: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sweet-potatoes-with-blue-cheese-and-pecans