Vanilla Scented Pureed Sweet Potatoes make a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

Recipe courtesy of Parlor Steakhouse Executive Chef Lucas Billheimer
(Serves 8)

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds sweet potatoes
• 2 cups mascarpone cheese
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped out and set aside, pod discarded
• Salt

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Roast sweet potatoes until tender, approximately an hour. Scoop out sweet potato “meat” while still hot and blend in a food processor with all other ingredients until completely smooth. Season with salt to taste and serve.