Name: Roasted Yam Purée with Brown Butter
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes); 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

4 pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast yams until tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour. Cool slightly.
Step 2
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Cook until butter turns light brown, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Scoop flesh from yams into processor. Process until smooth. Blend in brown butter. Season to taste with salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm in microwave before serving.)

TagsSweet Potato Potato Root Vegetable Vegetable Side Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Make Ahead 5 Ingredients or Fewer Easy Roast Food Processor Thanksgiving Bon Appétit

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