Let’s make a wonderful baked sweet potato mash, a side dish that is anything but basic—it’s elevated, creamy, and packed with flavor. Let’s get to the recipe!
Ingredients for the baked sweet potato mash:
- 1.1 lbs (approx. 500g) sweet potatoes;
- 1 cup cream cheese (or Brazilian requeijão);
- 1 can (approx. 10 oz) table cream (or heavy cream);
- Mozzarella cheese slices, to taste;
- Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste;
- Salt and black pepper, to taste;
- Butter, to taste.
How to make baked sweet potato mash:
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks;
- Place them in a pot with water, salt, and a splash of olive oil;
- Cook until they are fork-tender;
- Transfer the potatoes to a bowl, add butter to taste, and mash until smooth. Set aside;
- In a separate bowl, mix the table cream and cream cheese until well combined;
- Add the cream mixture to the mashed sweet potatoes;
- Stir well until fully incorporated;
- Spread the mixture evenly into a baking dish;
- Top with slices of mozzarella cheese;
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese;
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) until the cheese is melted and golden brown;
- It’s ready to serve. Enjoy your meal!
Tips & Suggestions:
You can turn this baked mash into a potato “lasagna” by layering it with ground beef and Bolognese sauce—it’s delicious and gives you two dishes in one! If you’d like an extra crunch, top it with shoestring potatoes (batata palha) before serving.
A little bit about the history of mashed potatoes:
Mashed potatoes are a classic dish made from boiled potatoes mixed with ingredients like butter, milk, egg, or nutmeg. Consistency can vary from silky smooth to rustic. It is a quintessential side dish, typically served alongside meats or fish (Source: Wikipedia).
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