This recipe is inspired by a dish served at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill, in New York City. The smoky heat of the chipotle chile and the potato's natural sweetness balance each other beautifully.
Whipped potatoes can be prepared and spread in baking dish (but not baked) 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before baking.
Recipe information
Total Time
2.25 hrs
Yield
Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and butter a 2-quart shallow glass or ceramic baking dish.
Step 2
Prick each potato several times with a fork, then bake on baking sheet until very soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Step 3
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
Step 4
When cool enough to handle, halve potatoes and scoop flesh into a bowl. Beat potatoes, chile paste (to taste), butter, and salt with an electric mixer at medium speed just until smooth, then spread in baking dish.
Step 5
Bake whipped potatoes until hot, 20 to 25 minutes.
