Acho-Beer Mashers

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Chef Jeffrey Blank- Hudson's on the Bend- Austin, Texas

Serves 6 people

Categories: Vegetables- potatoes

Ingredients

  • 5 ancho chile peppers
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 lb. baking potatoes
  • 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup stout or ale beer
  • 2 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. Combine peppers and 1 cup hot water, let stand 10 minutes. Drain peppers, reserving 1/2 cup water.
  2. Process peppers and reserved water in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
  3. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Cook in boiling water to cover 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Add pepper puree, beer, and salt; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy (do not over beat).

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