Junior League - Ancho Bock Beer Smashed Potatoes

• 6 ancho chilies
• 12 cup water
• 2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled
• 8 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 12 cup heavy cream
• 6 ounces bock beer (Shiner)
• 2 teaspoons salt

1. Combine peppers with enough water to cover.
2. Let soften, drain.
3. Chop chilies, discarding seeds, stem, membranes.
4. Process chiles with 1/2 cup water in blender until pureed, adding water as needed.
5. Combine potatoes with enough water to cover in a saucepan.
6. Bring to boil, boil until tender, drain.
7. Beat potatoes until smooth.
8. Add butter , heavy cream, beer, salt, ancho paste; beating constantly until creamy.
9. Add salt if needed.

ancho chilies, water, baking potatoes, sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, heavy cream, bock, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/junior-league-ancho-bock-beer-smashed-potatoes-437402 (may not work)