Best 3 Gourmet Sweet Potato Classic Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary perfection! Embark on a gastronomical journey as we unveil the secrets to creating a gourmet sweet potato classic. We'll take you on a step-by-step adventure, exploring the finest ingredients and techniques that will elevate this humble ingredient to a masterpiece. From choosing the perfect sweet potatoes to understanding the delicate balance of flavors, our comprehensive guide will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to impress your loved ones with a dish that is both visually stunning and tantalizingly delicious. So, let's dive into the sweet and savory world of gourmet sweet potato cuisine, and discover how to transform this ordinary vegetable into an extraordinary culinary experience.

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GOURMET SWEET POTATO CLASSIC



Gourmet Sweet Potato Classic image

Once you taste this, you won't ever go back to the marshmallow-topped variety! I have peeled and cooked in the microwave, and also boiled the sweet potatoes. They taste the same no matter how you cook them. So, use the technique that works best for you!

Provided by Heather

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 sweet potatoes
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
¼ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake sweet potatoes 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they begin to soften. Cool slightly, peel, and mash.
  • In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, salt, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and heavy cream. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 201.1 mg, Sugar 37.6 g

GOURMET SWEET POTATO CLASSIC RECIPE



Gourmet Sweet Potato Classic Recipe image

Provided by flowerpower3034

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 * 5 sweet potatoes
1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 * 1/4 cup butter
2 * 2 eggs
1 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 * 1/2 cup white sugar
2 * 2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 * 1/4 cup butter, softened
3 * 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 * 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 * 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • # Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. # Bake sweet potatoes 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they begin to soften. Cool slightly, peel, and mash. # In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, salt, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and heavy cream. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. # In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture. # Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp and lightly browned

GOURMET SWEET POTATO CLASSIC



Gourmet Sweet Potato Classic image

Once you taste this, you won't ever go back to the marshmallow-topped variety! I have peeled and cooked in the microwave, and also boiled the sweet potatoes. They taste the same no matter how you cook them. So, use the technique that works best for you!

Provided by Heather

Categories     Sweet Potato Casserole

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 sweet potatoes
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
¼ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake sweet potatoes 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they begin to soften. Cool slightly, peel, and mash.
  • In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, salt, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and heavy cream. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 201.1 mg, Sugar 37.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) for a crispy skin and tender flesh.
  • Add a little oil or butter to the sweet potatoes before baking to help them brown.
  • If you are using a microwave to cook the sweet potatoes, be sure to pierce them with a fork several times before cooking.
  • Sweet potatoes can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are looking for a healthy side dish, a hearty main course, or a sweet treat, there is a sweet potato recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for something new to cook, give one of these sweet potato recipes a try.

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