CopyCat Chipotle Mexican Grill Mashed Cheddar Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
3lbssweet potatoes
6tbspunsalted butter
1cuphalf & half
1tbspcanned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce,with seeds
1tbspadobo sauce,from the can of chipotle peppers
1½tspsalt
4ozgrated cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Prick each potato several times with a fork and transfer to the baking sheet. Bake the potatoes 60 to 75 minutes until tender; turn the potatoes over halfway through baking. Let cool slightly, then peel the potatoes and discard the skins.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the half & half, chipotle peppers, chipotle sauce, and salt and bring to a simmer.
Off the heat, add the sweet potatoes and cheddar. Using a potato masher, a fork, or an electric mixer on low speed, mash the potatoes until coarsely pureed.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.