December Potato Ho Down Entry - By “Maxine Denise”
This was one of those recipes where it was love at first site. I came across this in the Bristol Farms Real Food Magazine and knew this one would be a winner. Not only was I intrigued by the unique flavor combination but I also loved how simple this was. I wanted to especially give this one a try to decide whether it was worthy of sharing with the family during the holiday… It was 
The following recipe serves about 6 - 8 if they do not go back for seconds or thirds {{LOL}} they will…
3 lbs of Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1″ dice / cubes
1/2 Cup of UN-Salted Butter
3 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
1/3 Cup Heavy Cream
1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
4 oz Cream Cheese , room temperature and diced
2 Tablespoons Chipotle Chile’s in adobo sauce, Chopped fine
To Season: Kosher or Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper
Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water (20 plus minutes). Drain well. Return potatoes to pot and cook, stirring for a minute over medium heat to “dry out” the potatoes.
While the potatoes are cooking or “drying out”, warm butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until lightly browned (a couple minutes) Stir in the cream to heat through.
Crush with a potato masher until smooth. Add cheddar cheese, cream cheese, chipotles and cream mixture. Stir to blend well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm and Enjoy.
Thank you Cathy at Noble Pig http://noblepig.com/ Krysta at http://www.evilchefmom.com/ Evil Chef Mom for creating the Ho Down.
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12 Comments
Cathy,
I can’t find fault in any of this spud dish…bring it on!
I can say that these were fabulous as we got a little sampler to try for dinner one night after she made them.
OMG I love it, with the cream cheese, oh wow, it screams Potato Ho! Perfect for the occasion I’d say.
I am *drooling* … This is like Food Porn!
Never thought to use sweet taters and chipotle!!!
Looks so delish….
Oh boy, this looks so tasty, creamy and cheesy. My kind of dish.
You’re killing my features! This looks so disgustingly good … I have to try it. If only buying sharp cheddar would be easier here and the chopitle chile’s in sauce, I’ll just have to bribe a few American friends, I guess
… is that a hint kay?
Kay we got you covered we ship!!!
You girls just want me to end up weighing 300 pounds :)))
What a fantastic and deeply flavorful potato ho dish. You impress me Cathy!
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