Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup candied pecans store-bought
• 0.4 cup cream cheese room temperature ()
• 10 servings pepper freshly ground
• 0.3 cup cheese blue
• 3 pounds sweet potatoes and into ( 6)
• 0.3 cup butter unsalted cut into 1" cubes, room temperature ()

Equipment

• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• oven

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast sweet potatoeson a rimmed baking sheet until tender,about 1 hour.
2. Let cool slightly.
3. Remove skins and transfer sweetpotatoes to a large heavy saucepan over lowheat.
4. Add cream cheese and butter. Mashuntil well blended and creamy. Season withsalt and pepper. Stir over low heat until hot.
5. Spoon into a warm serving dish andgarnish with cheese and pecans.