Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Chipotles Recipe (2024)

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PSS

Can this be made ahead and reheated, or does it lose the fluffiness and become dense and heavy?

Randy

Variables:
1. Larger sweet potatoes yield more flesh (higher flesh to skin ratio).
2. Prick with a fork or knife before roasting; roast until beads of dark caramelized juices appear at the cuts. (Should feel very soft when squeezed.)
3. Puree entire can of chipotles then measure what you want to use--more flavor than spooning the liquid adobo out of the can.
4. Be assertive with seasoning; sweet potatoes absorb a lot.
5. Portion extra chipotle puree in ice cube trays; hold frozen in a Ziploc.

Thomas

Hi, can I make this in advance and reheat? Or will it affect the flavor and fluffiness?

dimmerswitch

Loathe as I am to try recipes initiated by Mr. Flay, the Chef 'huckster' thing for my view of him, this combination called my name. Turns out it was darned good. Can be made ahead. Tent & reheat in low (300ish) oven. Keys: 1) roast the potatoes until really well done; escaping juices caramelize. 2) we used a potato masher for the 'just right' texture fluffiness. 3) less is more for the syrup. 4) start with less chipotle & adjust depending on diners.

Dee

I love this recipe. A nice twist on mashed sweet potatoes. I had a small container of chipotles in Adobe in my freezer, so thawed it and took what I needed and refrozen. I didn't have sour cream in my fridge so used full fat Greek yogurt. Still great.

cindy

Over the years, and to whomever I've given this recipe, this has been the biggest hit at the Thanksgiving table! Proportions don't need to be exact -- improvise to your family's taste.

Helen

I made this last year and transported it to the dinner I was attending. My hosts put it in the oven a few minutes to reheat, and the potatoes were still light and fluffy.When I make again this year, I’ll use only 3 teaspoons of the puréed chile sauce so it’s a bit less pungent and the maple syrup comes through more.

Ellen

I have made this for several years at Thanksgiving. I just WAIT for it as the holiday approaches. It is such a relief from the heavy, buttery choices. I often add orange zest and/or o.J. Love it and can’t make myself prepare sweet potatoes any other way.

Sonya

Have made the original Bobby Flay recipe and this one is honestly better (and healthier) and easier to make. Make sure the potatoes start to caramelize in the oven so the skins come off easier and they are sweeter. I didn't use the cinnamon as the maple and chipotle are the stars of this dish. I used half sour cream and half heavy cream. Freeze the leftover pureed chipotles in ice cube trays to store and use later - lasts forever.

Julie

Liked this a lot, but it wasn’t as great as I’d hoped. Next time I might up the sour cream a bit to give it more of an acidic punch. The chipotle was lovely!

Sheila

I used cayenne instead of chipotle. I only used 2 potatoes, smaller family! This recipe was easy to make and hard to mess up. We liked the addition of the maple syrup. A step up from typical sweet potato dish.

NK in Prescott, AZ

Loved! Forgot the cinnamon, but didn't miss. Served it with this https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7844-roast-lobster-with-vanilla-sauce And the audience applauded.

Mia in Tucson

I make Southwest Sweet Potatoes every thanksgiving, which is this recipe minus the syrup and cinnamon, milk instead of sour cream, and with a bit of butter. Sweet potatoes are sooooo sweet alone, especially when they caramelize in the oven, I never understood adding sugar. The chipotle in adobo adds the perfect balance. Always rave reviews, very simple, and extremely healthy (depending on how much butter)!

Luther

Excellent recipe. Used probably 3 lbs of sweet potatoes but the whole amount of the other mixture. Didn't have the time for the food mill step but still really good! Which leads me to believe that the mixture for 5 lbs of sweet potatoes might be too little. Really enjoyed this and will introduce this at this years Thanksgiving.

Emily

Add approx 1 tsp lime juice or apple cider vinegar

Karen O.

I liked the recipe, except for the cinnamon. The addition of cinnamon turned a good-tasting side dish into a pie filling. Next time will totally leave that out.

Julie

This was a spectacular dish, even though it was very time intensive. We made it with 1/3 regular (orange flesh) sweet potatoes, which were on the small side, so to save time we peeled them and steamed them. The other 2/3 were Japanese sweet potatoes (purple exterior, pale yellow flesh) and they took two hours in a 400 degree oven to be done. It was well worth it however. We also skipped the cinnamon to keep them from having too much of a "dessert" flavor profile. Completely recommend this dish.

sweet potatoes

Bake over 1 hr if needed

Ellie

My husband loved this recipe! I could not find chipotles in adobo, my local whole foods stopped selling this, so I settled on a chipotle adobo sauce - chipotle mexicano sauce - worked perfectly! I will make this a regular item for Thanksgiving!

amylou31

Oven needs to be 425 and potatoes need to cook longer than 1 h - must be very soft and mushy or whole thing is gritty and gross.

Gillian

Reduced the recipe for the few of us eating this year. I used equal parts smoked sweet paprika and cinnamon instead of the Chipotle. Got good reviews from the family. Might adjust a bit more next time.

Robin

Excellent! We enjoyed these at Thanksgiving dinner, with goose. I like the bite! I only found chipotles in adobo sauce, so rinsed the sauce off. It worked fine!

Karen

Excellent -- made as written, although I cheated a bit and did most of the baking in the microwave. Very good flavor -- the heat of the chipotles intensified over several days, making for some very spicy leftovers.

Melody S

This dish is amazing. Everyone ate it up. I made it in the morning. Reheated it in a warm oven right before dinner. Stayed fluffy and yummy.

Sonya

Have made the original Bobby Flay recipe and this one is honestly better (and healthier) and easier to make. Make sure the potatoes start to caramelize in the oven so the skins come off easier and they are sweeter. I didn't use the cinnamon as the maple and chipotle are the stars of this dish. I used half sour cream and half heavy cream. Freeze the leftover pureed chipotles in ice cube trays to store and use later - lasts forever.

Julie

Liked this a lot, but it wasn’t as great as I’d hoped. Next time I might up the sour cream a bit to give it more of an acidic punch. The chipotle was lovely!

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Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Chipotles Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why do you need to soak sweet potatoes before cooking? ›

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: The main secrets to achieving that incredible crispy texture, is to soak the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This helps remove the starch from the sweet potatoes so they´re not limp & soggy.

Why not to boil sweet potatoes? ›

Nutrient retention: Raw sweet potatoes may retain more of their nutrients compared to cooked sweet potatoes. Cooking methods like boiling or baking can cause some loss of water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C and B vitamins. Eating raw sweet potatoes can help preserve these nutrients. 2.

What toppings are good on sweet potatoes? ›

Top whatever favorite taco toppings you have on hand: Raw or pickled onions, cilantro, scallions, radishes, sour cream, avocado, and definitely hot sauce. Or make these sweet potatoes with guac, black beans, and queso fresco.

Should you rinse sweet potatoes before cooking? ›

Skipping the Scrub-and-Wash Step

Sweet potatoes grow in the ground, and skipping the cleaning step means dirt or grit can end up in your sweet potato casserole. Before cooking or cutting sweet potatoes, wash the skins and give them a scrub with a clean vegetable brush.

What happens if you don't soak potatoes? ›

Soaking potatoes in water helps remove excess starch. Excess starch can inhibit the potatoes from cooking evenly as well as creating a gummy or sticky texture on the outside of your potatoes. Cold water is used because hot water would react with the starch activating it, making it harder to separate from the potatoes.

Is it OK to soak sweet potatoes in water overnight? ›

"Sweet potatoes can also be peeled and stored in water for up to 24 hours."

Should you peel sweet potatoes before boiling? ›

There is not much difference between boiling sweet potatoes with the skins on versus peeling them, but you will get a boost of fiber and potassium if you keep the skin on. The skin also adds a subtle texture to each bite. If you're looking for a smoother mash, peel the potatoes first before boiling.

Which is better boil or bake sweet potatoes? ›

Baking can also cause an 80% drop in vitamin A levels, twice as much as boiling. Therefore, from a nutritional standpoint, boiling rather than baking should be recommended for cooking sweet potato.

What is the healthiest way to cook sweet potato? ›

Boiling sweet potatoes retains more beta-carotene and makes the nutrient more absorbable than other cooking methods such as baking or frying. Up to 92% of the nutrient can be retained by limiting the cook time, such as boiling in a pot with a tightly covered lid for 20 minutes.

What brings out the flavor of sweet potatoes? ›

Slow-roasting the sweet potatoes activates endogenous enzymes that bring out their natural sweetness.

What flavors go well with sweet potatoes? ›

It's absolutely delicious to mash sweet potato with honey, butter, nutmeg and cinnamon. rosemary! I make sweet potato fries in the oven with just a pinch of salt and pepper, oil, and a ton of rosemary...

Should you poke holes in sweet potatoes before baking? ›

Do you have to poke holes in sweet potatoes before baking? Typically holes are poked into a sweet potato to prevent a potato exploding in your oven. However, the chance of that happening is low, and according to Lifehacker, sweet potatoes will retain more flavor if you don't poke them.

How many holes should you poke in a sweet potato? ›

Use a fork to poke 8 to 10 sets of holes in the skins of each sweet potato for ventilation and wrap each tightly in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet to catch the juice that will inevitably leak out. Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour, or until soft.

Why are my sweet potatoes still hard after baking? ›

The reason they are hard in the middle is cook them longer or on a higher temperature. Soaking will not help soften your sweet potato unless you are putting the potato and water in a pot on the stove and cooking it. If your sweet potato is still hard it's not cooked enough.

How long to soak sweet potatoes in water before cooking? ›

Give them a cold water bath: Once your fries are chopped, toss them into a large bowl. Then cover the fries completely with cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight). This will help to rinse off the excess starch and help the potatoes crisp up beautifully in the oven.

Why do you soak sweet potatoes in water before air frying? ›

Some recipes call for soaking the sweet potatoes in water before cooking them to help remove some of the starch and make them more crispy but have found that this step isn't necessary for sweet potatoes as they don't have as much starch as regular potatoes.

Should you soak sweet potatoes after cutting? ›

After cutting sweet potatoes, the easiest way to prevent browning is to submerge them in water. You can store them in water in the fridge for 3-4 days in advance.

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