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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter

By Luz Colsa

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4 Servings

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter
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Recipe Details

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes, peeled, diced
  • ¾ cup water, warmed
  • 3 oz butter
  • Fresh thyme, sprig
  • Fresh rosemary, sprig
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper, as needed
  • ⅔ cup goat cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes.
  2. Add hot water and a bit of salt and mix. Then put the rack in the Instant Pot® bowl and add the diced sweet potatoes.
  3. Put the Instant Pot® lid on and lock, making sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook, pressure level High, and set the time to 8 Minutes. Once the time is up, turn the handle to release pressure until all the steam is released.
  4. Remove and drain the sweet potatoes, and in a processor, masher or mixer, process until you get a purée consistency. Set aside.
  5. Drain the water from the Instant Pot® and select Saute and set the time to 7 Minutes.
  6. Add the butter, melt and when it bubbles, stir constantly until the butter turns a little golden.
  7. Add the rosemary, thyme, and garlic. Let the garlic brown a little.
  8. Remove the sprigs of thyme and rosemary, add the mashed sweet potatoes, and mix well.
  9. Add the cream and half of the goat cheese. Mix until the ingredients are incorporated and the goat cheese dissolves.
  10. Season with paprika and nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Preheat the oven to 395ºF (200ºC). Transfer the purée to a mold or Pyrex dish.
  12. In a bowl or cup, add the chopped walnuts, honey, salt, and olive oil.
  13. Place the walnut topping on top of the purée and add the rest of the crumbled goat cheese on top.
  14. Bake for approximately 7 Minutes. Be careful not to burn the walnuts.

About the chef

Luz Colsa

Luz Colsa

Luz Colsa is a passionate culinary creator and the mastermind behind Soul Food MX, a brand she developed to share her love for cooking and inspire others to connect through food. With roots in a family that valued the kitchen as a gathering place, Luz’s cooking journey began under the influence of her grandmothers. Her brand, Soul Food, started as a way to share recipes with friends and family, but it quickly grew into a social media sensation, where Luz’s visually captivating food content gained a larger following. Colsa is known for her approach to food as both nourishing and enjoyable, often experimenting with flavors and ingredients to create modern twists on traditional dishes. Her work spans from digital content creation to collaborations with high-end culinary ventures, such as her partnership with the renowned Ling Ling Mexico City, where she fused her home-cooked flair with professional cuisine. Colsa is also an author, with her upcoming book in collaboration with Giovanna Ronci, Be Our Guest, set to launch in November 2024, where she will continue to share her love for food with a focus on bringing people together through delicious, thoughtfully crafted meals.

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