Ingredients

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes
• 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and softened
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet or hot smoked paprika*
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
• *Available at kalustyans.com

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Instructions

1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Prick each potato once with a fork, then bake potatoes in a foil-lined shallow baking pan until tender, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, peel, then cut away any eyes or dark spots. Purée potatoes with butter, cream, paprika, salt, and cayenne in a food processor until smooth.