Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Serving Size: 8
Time: 1 Hour 25 MINUTES


    Ingredients

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6)

  • 3/4cup cream cheese, room temperature

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1" cubes, room temperature

  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

  • 1/4 cup mild blue cheese

  • 1/4 cup store-bought candied pecans

    Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Roast sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly.

  2. Remove skins and transfer sweet potatoes to a large heavy saucepan over low heat. Add cream cheese and butter. Mash until well blended and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Stir over low heat until hot.
  3. Spoon into a warm serving dish and garnish with cheese and pecans.