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Creamy Chorizo and Cheddar Sweet Potato Mash recipe
A rich, smoky mash with sweet potato, crisp chorizo and melted cheddar folded through for a comforting side or light supper. The butter gives it a silky finish, while black pepper adds a gentle warmth.
30 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 500g Sweet potato
- 120g Chorizo
- 80g Cheddar Cheese
- 25g Unsalted Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 503 kcal |
| Protein | 15.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.5 g |
| Fat | 30.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 15.6 g |
| Fibre | 5.3 g |
| Sugar | 7.4 g |
| Sodium | 1570 mg |
Why this works
Hearty and very energy-dense, with moderate fibre and protein but also high saturated fat and sodium from the chorizo, cheddar and added salt.
Vitamin A. Sweet potato provides beta-carotene, supporting normal vision, skin and immune function.
Calcium. Cheddar contributes calcium for bone health, though it also adds a significant amount of saturated fat.
Sodium concern. Chorizo and the added teaspoon of salt make this dish very high in sodium, which may not suit those limiting blood pressure risk.
Method
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into even chunks. Place in a pan of salted water, bring to the boil and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, dice the chorizo and fry it in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until the fat is released and the pieces are crisp.
- Drain the sweet potatoes well, then return them to the hot pan and mash with the unsalted butter until smooth.
- Fold through the grated cheddar cheese, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Spoon the mash into bowls and top with the crisp chorizo and its paprika-coloured oil from the pan.
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