Mashed sweet potatoes with caramelized onions and pancetta is a delectable dish that seamlessly blends sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. This culinary masterpiece is commonly associated with fall and winter cuisine, where the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes is enhanced by the richness of caramelized onions and the saltiness of pancetta. The combination of these ingredients creates a harmonious balance of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul on a chilly evening.
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SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Baked sweet potatoes are topped with slow cooked caramelized onions and red bell peppers. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt. Use large sweet potatoes for a delicious meatless main dish.
Provided by elsaw
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 20 to 30 minutes more.
- Split open the baked sweet potatoes and top with the onion mixture, salt, pepper, and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 128.2 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
MASHED SWEET POTATOES
Simple mashed sweet potatoes flavored with maple syrup and butter.
Provided by RAINSPIRIT
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- With an electric mixer on low, blend potatoes, slowly adding milk, about 1/2 a cup at a time. Use more or less to achieve desired texture. Add butter and maple syrup to taste. Blend until smooth. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g
MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND PANCETTA
I thought I had Thanksgiving all figured out until I ran into this recipe. More savory than sweet it might be just the thing to complete that turkey dinner!
Provided by TishT
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time P1DT16h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil sweet potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water over medium-high heat 15-20 minutes or until very tender.
- Drain sweet potatoes; return to saucepan.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Add pancetta; cook 2-3 minutes or until pancetta begins to brown.
- Add onion; cook 15-20 minutes or until onions are caramelized, stirring frequently.
- Adjust heat, if necessary, to prevent onions from browning too quickly.
- Add vinegar; stir, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet.
- Over very low heat, mash sweet potatoes.
- Add mascarpone, salt and pepper.
- Stir in onion mixture.
- *Noteyou can use bacon if you don't have pancetta available.
- Just cook the bacon in a medium pot of boiling water 1 minute.
- Drain and rinse until cool.
- Blanching helps remove some of the smoky flavor from the bacon.
MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Serve these flavorful mashed potatoes with Braised Brisket.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, season with coarse salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized, 35 to 40 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine potatoes, garlic, and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; add salt. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
- Return potatoes and garlic to pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt. Mash until smooth, adding reserved liquid as needed. Stir in onions, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g
CARAMELIZED ONION AND SWEET POTATO SKILLET
Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Enjoy these caramelized skillet onions and potatoes for an easy side dish that's ready just 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook sweet potatoes and onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in brown sugar and jerk seasoning. Cook uncovered about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until glazed. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION
I fail to remember where this recipe first appeared but chances are it was from Canadian Living magazine. This simple dish is much richer than you would expect and pairs well with grilled meats especially lamb and pork. Since sweet potatoes are very moist, adjust the amount of sour cream or milk to your taste. I do recall that the original recipe recommended placing the sweet potatoes and onion mixture in a food processor until blended. I found this method too gluey and altered it as stated.
Provided by Highland Lass
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400º.
- Heat olive oil in frying pan at medium heat and add onion. Sauté until rings separate. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking uncovered, until onions are soft and caramelized at least 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, prick whole potatoes with skins on and bake in roasting pan for 40 minutes or until soft. When cool enough to handle peel skins from potatoes and set aside.
- When onions are soft add thyme, salt and pepper to taste and mix well. At this point you can either place the onions in a food processor and pulse until they are slightly chunky or chop with a sharp knife.
- Heat a medium sized pot and add butter. Add the sweet potatoes and mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the sour cream or milk a little at a time then add the onion mixture. Blend with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated and adjust S & P to taste.
BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND SHAVED PARMESAN
Onions, caramelized with butter, sugar, and balsamic vinegar, are served over abaked sweet potato, rich in beta-carotene. The bite of a Parmesan-cheese toppingbalances the vegetables' sweetness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place potatoes on a baking sheet; bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions; cook until soft, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and caramelized, about 1 hour more, adding water a tablespoon at a time if pan dries. Stir in vinegar. Set aside; keep warm.
- When the potatoes are tender, split open, and top with caramelized onions and shaved Parmesan. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 g, Cholesterol 13 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 124 g
CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES
Caramelized onions give a sweet and savory taste to this side dish from our Test Kitchen. Prepared with red potatoes, reduced-fat cheese and bacon, it makes a heartwarming accompaniment to any main course.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until moisture has evaporated and onions are completely wilted. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir for 30-40 minutes or until onions are caramelized. (If necessary, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if onions begin to stick to the pan.), Meanwhile, place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 18-22 minutes or until tender., Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Add the sour cream, milk, pepper and remaining salt; mash until blended. Stir in caramelized onions. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET POTATO & CARAMELIZED ONION SHELLS
Gorgonzola cheese and sweet potatoes add a fun and flavorful twist to classic stuffed shells. Delicious with a sprinkle of Parmesan, the pasta can be topped with leftover gravy, too. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until softened. Add garlic powder and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain pasta; set aside., Stir the broth, sherry, thyme and pepper into onions. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Remove from the heat. Stir in sweet potatoes and Gorgonzola cheese., Spoon into shells; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth potatoes with no blemishes or bruises. Avoid potatoes that are soft or have sprouts.
- Use a variety of onions: Using a combination of white, yellow, and red onions will give your dish a more complex flavor.
- Caramelize the onions slowly: Be patient and cook the onions over low heat until they are golden brown and slightly sweet. This will take about 30 minutes.
- Crisp up the pancetta: Cook the pancetta in a skillet over medium heat until it is crispy and browned. This will add a smoky flavor to the dish.
- Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth: Use a potato masher or ricer to mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Do not over-mash the potatoes, as this will make them gluey.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a touch of brown sugar or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Serve immediately: Mashed sweet potatoes are best served immediately, while they are still warm and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Mashed sweet potatoes with caramelized onions and pancetta is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are creamy and flavorful, the onions add a caramelized sweetness, and the pancetta adds a smoky, salty flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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