Recipe information
Yield
8 Servings
Ingredients
4
pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)
1
/2 cup (1 stick) butter
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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. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill, then rewarm in the microwave before serving.