Ancho-Beer Mashers

Ingredients

• 5 ancho chile peppers
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 pounds baking potatoes
• 1/2 pound sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup stout or ale beer
• 2 teaspoons salt

Preparation

1. Combine peppers and 1 cup hot water; let stand 10 minutes. Drain peppers, reserving 1/2 cup water.
2. Process peppers and reserved water in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
3. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Cook in boiling water to cover 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Add pepper puree, beer, and salt; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy (do not overbeat).