Sweet Potato Surprise

posted by RisaG 12-24-99 5:21 PM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Sweet Potato Surprise (adapted version)
Recipe By : Southern Living Annual 1981, p. 267
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Side Dishes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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10 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup bourbon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans -- coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. butter or margarine


Microwave Version For Cooking Sweet Potatoes: Wash sweet potatoes well; rub with olive oil. Place potatoes on paper towels in microwave - in a star design, ends meeting. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with another sheet of paper towels. Cook on HIGH for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool until you can handle them.

Preheat oven to 350° F.

When potatoes are cool to the touch; remove pulp. Combine pulp, 3/4 cup butter, bourbon, and salt. Beat with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in nuts, reserving 2 tbsp. for garnish. Spoon potato mixture into a lightly greased 1-1/2 qt casserole; dot with 2 tbsp. butter, and sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Original recipe by Lilly S. Bradley, Salem, VA
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