How Sweet (Potato) It Is

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

This fall, think outside the pumpkin. There is a wide variety of produce available once the weather starts to cool – like sweet potatoes. Not only do they taste great, but they are a good source of fiber, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and antioxidants. Don’t limit your possibilities to the traditional sweet potato casserole laden with marshmallows (though that is a favorite). Sweet potatoes are versatile in both sweet and savory dishes.

Sweet Potato Chili with Black Beans

Praline pecan southern sweet potato pie

Serves 8

For the filling:

2 pounds sweet potatoes

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

3 large eggs

2 egg yolks

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons bourbon

1 tablespoon molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2/3 cup whole milk

1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

1 pie crust Whipped cream, optional

For the praline topping:

1/4 cup of pure butter softened at room temperature

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup of chopped pecans

For the filling:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cut several slits into the sweet potatoes. Place potatoes in a microwave-safe casserole dish. Cook on high for seven minutes. turn potatoes and cook for an additional seven minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Allow to cool until potatoes can be handled.

In a small, separate bowl, mix together praline ingredients. Set aside.

Cut each potato in half and scoop out the flesh. discard the skins. Add butter to potatoes and mash using a fork. you will have some small lumps.