Zeppelins In An Orange Fog

Continuing with the gluten-free theme of the last post, this recipe's moniker comes from old restaurant speak for sausage and mashed potatoes. In this case, I use sweet potatoes and Vermont apple-smoked sausage, although most any sausage ought to work for GF except for beer brats.

This is an easy one to prepare, and nice during the cold months when you get home and don't have a lot of energy. The proportions are sized for 1-2 persons, depending how hungry you are (but please, don't gorge ... it's unsexy).

INGREDIENTS

- 2 Sausages (again, the ones seasoned with Vermont maple syrup and apple pair well here)
- 1 medium sweet potato (use more if you want leftovers)
- Dash salt (preferably kosher or sea)
- 1/3 cup milk (more or less to taste depending how creamy you like your mashed potatoes, and also depending on whether you're using skim, 1 or 2%, or whole milk).
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)

First, put water on to boil in a medium saucepan, taking care to pour enough water to boil the potato. Then, peel the sweet potato and cut into chunks. When the water reaches a healthy boil, put them in and boil until soft enough to break apart with a fork.

In the meantime, heat a skillet to medium and place the sausages on it, turning occasionally. When fully cooked, the sausages should be browned on both sides.

Drain the sweet potato chunks when they are boiled, and place in a food processor. Add milk, salt and butter. Blend on medium speed until desired consistency is reached.

Plate and enjoy. A nice glass of cold white wine, or a warm cider, will pair nicely.

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