Anyone eat Sweet potatos

lckytabby3 · November 2010

DH has requested I make them this year for Thanksgiving. I have never eaten or made them before. Anyone have a good recipe? I know I can find something online but there are so many and I dont know what is good.

NDwife07 · November 2010

I love sweet potatoes.

But, I'm the weirdo who does not like them with tons of sugar and marshmallows. I like just butter and a sprinkle of sea salt.

At our house, we just bake them like baked potatoes and serve them as such. People can top them as they wish - sweet, savory, whatever.

caitlet425 · November 2010

I LOVE sweet potatoes. I mean, seriously I could eat them daily. Like Lauren...I think the flavor of them is great w/out a ton of sugar...so I have two recipes:

Peel & boil just like you were going to make mashed potatoes. Mash with 2 tbsp butter and 1/2 c brown sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. I use the splenda brown sugar blend to cut down on the total amt of sugar.

Or, follow recipe above and then put in casserole dish and top with marshmallows and bake for 15-20 min until marshmallows are toasty and gooey.

But for me...simply cut in to chunks, toss in butter (not much needed) and roast in the oven until fork tender.

Enjoy!

amstep · November 2010

I really like them, and if you don't want to do a whole mushy casserole loaded with sugar, peel, cube, and toss in a big ziploc with a little canola oil, salt and a little honey. Shake until coated then dump and spread on a rimmed cookie sheet (I usually line mine with a silicone mat) and roast at 400 until they are soft in the middle and crispy on the edges.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Mrs.Ashley · November 2010

This is the recipe I use -- they are so good! My family requests (demands) that I bring them to Thanksgiving every year!

potatoes2 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped.1 cup half-and-half3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tsp salt2 tsps vanilla extract2 large eggscooking spray topping1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 tsp salt2 Tbsp chilled butter, cut into small pieces1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (place chopped pecans in a small frying pan over medium heat, stiring constantly until slightly brown and fragrant, usually 2 or 3 minutes) 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2. To prepare potatoes, place potatoes in large kettle, and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20min or until very tender. Drain; cool slightly. 3. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add half-and-half, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp salt, and vanilla. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add eggs; beat well (mixture will be thin). Scrape mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. 4. To prepare topping, sprinkle miniature marshmallows over top of casserole. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, 1/4cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in pecans, and sprinkle over potato mixture and marshmallows. Bake at 375 for 30 min or until golden brown. Yield: 16 servings.

You can prepare the pototoes part a day ahead and refregerate, then add the topping and bake befor dinner (this is what I do) or you can cook it ahead of time and serve it a room temperature.

lckytabby3 · November 2010

Sounds like I need to add Sweet potatos to my daily menus. I will give them a try. I have really only had sweet potato fries and they are yummy.

NDwife07 · November 2010

lckytabby3:
Sounds like I need to add Sweet potatos to my daily menus. I will give them a try. I have really only had sweet potato fries and they are yummy.

They are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat.

Sometimes I buy the HUGE ones and then we just eat that for dinner - baked with butter. Very filling and yummy.

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