I know many of my readers LOVE sweet potatoes and I do, too! The versatility of the sweet potato is wonderful since you can have a baked sweet potato, mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato fries, and many more. Here is a delicious recipe the whole family is sure to enjoy while being a nutritional powerhouse loaded with vitamins A and C! This “Great For You” recipe is super simple with only 5 ingredients…and very affordable for healthy eating on a budget!
SWEET POTATO AND PARMESAN BAKE
Makes 6 servings (approximately 2/3 cup each)
Ingredients
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2 inch chunks
2 tablespoons fat free milk
1 tablespoon light buttery spread
1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dry
2 tablespoons Great Value Finely Shredded Parmesan Blend
Directions
Preheat oven to 350° F. Place potatoes in large pot of water to cover and bring to boil; cook potatoes until very tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Drain and return to pot; add milk, buttery spread and thyme and stir with a wooden spoon or potato masher until smooth. Transfer potato mixture to a 1-1/2 quart baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
Cover and bake in center of preheated oven 15 minutes; uncover and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer until cheese is melted and potatoes are bubbly.
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