Sweet-Potato Purée with Smoked Paprika

Directions

1. 1.

   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2.

   Prick each potato once with a fork, then bake potatoes in a foil-lined shallow baking pan until tender, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, peel, then cut away any eyes or dark spots. Purée potatoes with butter, cream, paprika, salt, and cayenne in a food processor until smooth.