Sweet Potato Blue Cheese Recipe

July 12, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

This recipe is a unique twist on the classic mashed potato dish. The sweetness of the sweet potato blends perfectly with the tangy and creamy blue cheese. It's a great side dish for any meal or can be served as a main course for vegetarians.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this dish is about 20 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this dish is about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need: - 3 medium sweet potatoes - 2 tablespoons butter - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese - 1/4 cup milk - Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

To prepare this dish, you will need: - Baking sheet - Aluminum foil - Mixing bowl - Potato masher or electric mixer

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small pieces. 3. Place the sweet potato pieces on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until tender. 4. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and mash them in a mixing bowl. 5. Add butter, crumbled blue cheese, milk, salt, and pepper to the mashed sweet potatoes, and mix well. 6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Notes

- To make the dish creamier, add more milk. - If you prefer a stronger blue cheese flavor, add more crumbled blue cheese. - This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven.

Nutrition Info

Serving size: 1/2 cup Calories: 172 Fat: 9 g Saturated fat: 6 g Cholesterol: 25 mg Sodium: 281 mg Carbohydrates: 18 g Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 5 g Protein: 5 g

Recipe Tips

- For a crispy and crunchy texture, add breadcrumbs to the top of the dish before baking. - For a bit of spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture. - To make the dish healthier, use low-fat milk and reduced-fat blue cheese.