Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Grilled Onions

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 4 pounds sweet potatoes scrubbed
• 1 large yellow onion cut 1/2" slices
• Extra-virgin olive oil as needed
• Kosher salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Grill the sweet potatoes over Indirect Medium heat until tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour, turning three or four times during grilling time. Remove from the grill and allow to cool slightly.

When cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Remove and discard the skins. Place the potatoes in a medium bowl and cover with aluminum foil.

Brush or spray the onion slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over Direct Medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill and allow to cool, then cut into 1/4-inch dice.

Using a heavy-duty mixer or potato masher, mash the potatoes with the butter until smooth. Add the diced onions and mix well. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm.

This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.

Note: The sweet potatoes are grilled over Indirect Medium heat and the onion slices over Direct Medium heat.