I found this recipe at LivingLou. I have tried two of Lou’s recipes before and if you click on the label ‘Living Lou hosted by Louisa Clements’ below this recipe, it will take you to them. You can also see other sweet potato recipes I have tried at this link.
Buttermilk and Blue Cheese Mashed Sweet Potatoes - serves 6
4 medium sweet potatoes, washed and cut into eighths
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup blue cheese
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives or green onion
Boil salted water in a large pot (use about 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt in the water). Carefully add sweet potatoes and cook for 15 minutes or until soft enough to mash. Drain and return to pot.
Add salt, buttermilk and butter (see my notes below).
Mash using a potato masher until it reaches your desired consistency.
While still warm, stir in blue cheese and garnish with chives.
This was very tasty I served it with quinoa, and a spring green salad with diced sweet red bell pepper.
The creamy flecks are the crumbled blue cheese. If you don’t like this cheese, it would be easy enough to leave out.
The buttermilk gives it a little bit of a tangy zip but you can use regular milk if you don’t like that, or a plant-based milk.
I also didn’t use all the buttermilk called for, as I didn’t want it to get too soupy. My potatoes may have been smaller but you be the judge on what consistency suits you best and how much liquid you add.
There are leftovers. I filled several freezer-proof containers (1 cup portions) and put them in the freezer.
I try to remember to add the full address so that you can copy and paste rather than use the link at the top of the page if you prefer.
https://www.livinglou.com/buttermilk-blue-cheese-mashed-sweet-potatoes
If you have any questions leave them in the comments and I will be happy to answer if I can.
This may even make sweet potatoes taste really good!
ReplyDeleteFor those who like sweet potatoes Ginny :) not everyone does I know.
DeleteWhat a recipe—I’m always amazed at the things you find! I’d certainly give it a try. *wink*
ReplyDeleteMy partner doesn't go for that sort of thing; he’s more into hearty, home-style cooking!
have a good monday, hugs Elke
Thank you dear Elke. On this dish my dear other half and I think differently too :) He usually eats something else when I fix it. You have a good morning also. Hugs, Denise
DeleteGreat recipe for the upcoming heat!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, it is indeed :)
DeleteThose look and sound amazing.
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so, thank you :)
DeleteIt certainly looks good, Denise. I don't eat sweet potato as it doesn't appeal to me at all but of course I've tried it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret. I never tried sweet potato until well after I got married. Gregg doesn’t care for them but I do and have a hankering for them every once in a while :)
DeleteLooks delicious - and simple, too.
ReplyDeleteYes, a recipe I enjoy for many reasons :)
DeleteLooks delicious. I do like sweet potatoes.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan too :)
DeleteA lovely side for those who enjoy sweet potatoes!
ReplyDeleteVery much so :)
DeleteI don’t particularly care for sweet potato although Sue makes a dish that is sort of tolerable. But she recently ordered sweet potato fries at the restaurant. I tasted them, and they seemed quite good.
ReplyDeleteYou and my husband would agree :) I will have to make those French Fries. Thanks for the tip.
DeleteInteresting recipe, I do love sweet potatoes. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, I wish you the same :)
DeleteI would have never even thought of adding blue cheese to a sweet potato! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteMe neither but speaking for my own taste, I enjoyed this combination very much :)
DeleteDear Denise :)
ReplyDeleteMy daughter Eva cooks all my meals and is an excellent cook. We, Pedro and I eat varied and delicious meals so I feel I can't ask Eva to try other recipes as she does so much already. We love sweet potato though, and eat it grilled with other vegetables..
The temperature is rising again, again Denise, I think we are going to get another heatwave. :(
All the best
Sonjia.
Eva (and Pedro) sound like wonderful children and how very thoughtful that Eva cooks all your meals :) the way she cooks sweet potato sounds delicious. I am sorry to know about your returning heatwave dear Sonjia. I hope you can stay cool. I have these neck wraps designed to put in the freezer to wear in severely hot weather when I go out walking. I wish I could give you one :) all the best to you too, Denise
DeleteLooks good
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine :)
DeleteI am not sure about mixing sweet potatoes with blue cheese - but I'd give it a whirl!
ReplyDeleteTry it in a small portion off to the side first would be my advice :)
DeleteI love sweet potatoes, but not bleu cheese. I usually have them on hand. They are excellent with pork.
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy that very much :)
DeleteHmmm, I am another one who does not like Bleu cheese, but I bet my husband would like this recipe.
ReplyDeleteNot everyone’s cup of tea I know :)
DeleteI like that you included little notes about adjusting the buttermilk because recipes often need a bit of personal tweaking depending on the ingredients. The combination of sweet potato, blue cheese, and chives sounds really interesting, especially served with quinoa and a fresh salad. I might have to try this one.
ReplyDeleteI’m glad you do. I like to add them hoping they would help others. I have made soupy potatoes in my early days of cooking. Thank you, if you do I hope you enjoy :)
DeleteWonderful recipe and so pretty too
ReplyDeleteWe have just veggie suppers about 2 days a week
Hugs Cecilia
Thank you Cecilia :) we are making more and more meatless dishes these days. Hugs, Denise
DeleteHello! I LOVE sweet potatoes! Thank you for this. Have a cozy afternoon, my friend. It is rainy here, so it is very cozy. : )
ReplyDeleteAnd hello to you too my friend :) so glad and you are very welcome. I am happy you are enjoying your cozy rainy afternoon. It’s sunny up here but looks like we will be getting rain later this evening.
DeleteLooks and sounds tasty Denise ... and I like blue cheese!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Wonderful Jan, thank you and all the best, Denise :)
DeleteThese look very tasty! I love a good mash and sweet potatoes/yams too. Hope it was a super Monday.
ReplyDeleteThat’s great Erika :) me too. Had a lovely Monday thank you. I hope you did too.
Deletei love sweet potatoes, but have never prepared them in a savory way. i have always made them in the traditional way "extra sweet"!!! i'll bet these are delicious, i love blue cheese!!
ReplyDeleteI used to just roast one like a baked potato and pop it on my plate. I love them that way and I like them your way too which I make at Thanksgiving :) I’m glad you love Blue Cheese. Maybe you would enjoy this recipe.
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