These will never REPLACE mashed potatoes... But they come close!

Healthier Mashed "Potatoes"

inspirations: recipe.com and delighted momma

• 1 lb sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 in. cubes
• 1/2 head of cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon of cream cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1/4 c butter
• 1/3 c sour cream or plain greek yogurt
• 1/4 c milk
• 1/8 tsp chicken base or bullion
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions

1. In a pot or dutch oven cook the potatoes, covered, in enough boiling lightly salted water to cover for 12 minutes or until tender; drain. Remove potatoes from pan.
2. Add the butter to the pot and let it melt. Add the potatoes to the Dutch oven; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in the sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Transfer to a serving dish. If desired, place a dot of butter on top. 

** Optional: Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Prepare sweet potatoes as above with only butter, sour cream, milk, and salt. Before serving lay dot of butter, drizzle 1/4 cup maple syrup over potatoes and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds, toasted.

Just another way to do sweet potato fries!

Sweet Potato Fries

source: skinny ms.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed, peeled, and sliced into julienne strips
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Kosher or sea salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Combine spices in a small bowl. Add potatoes, spices and olive oil to a large mixing bowl, toss to coat all potato slices. 
3. Place potatoes in a single layer on a cookie sheet lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, or use a non-stick baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes or until tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Turn potatoes after 15 minutes of cooking time.

When you can't have potatoes, you get creative.

I have missed potatoes like there is no TOMORROW. So in replacement of potato chips at our BBQ with some friends tonight, we decided to branch out... And make our own chips. Sweet potato chips. YUM.

Garlic Rosemary Baked Sweet Potato Chips
source: ohmyveggies.com
Instructions:

• 1 medium sweet potato, very thinly sliced (using a mandoline slicer or food processor is best)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp. rosemary, minced
• coarsely ground sea salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Position rack in the center of oven.
2. Whisk together olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Brush two baking sheets with half of oil mixture. Place potato slices on sheets in a single layer and brush tops with remaining oil. Sprinkle with rosemary and salt.
3. Place baking sheets on center oven rack. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until edges begin to curl and brown. (Note that the baking time depends on the thickness of the chips--even a slight difference in thickness can impact the time, so keep an eye on them!) Allow chips to cool completely on baking sheets.

**we cut our chips a little thick so they were soft with slightly crispy edges. They were good, but I think they would be even better if you cut them more thinly! Either way, enjoy!

 

Just Another Type of Sweet Potato Fry

Baked Sweet Potato Fries
source: Paula Deen
Ingredients:

• Olive Oil
• 5 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch long slices
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with tin foil. 
2. In a large bowl toss sweet potatoes with just enough oil to coat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. 
3. Spread sweet potatoes in single layer on prepared baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd. Bake until sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes. 
4. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Slightly Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chili Dressing

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large sticks
• 1/2 large onion, sliced
• 2 T. olive oil, divided
• salt and pepper to taste
• juice of one lime
• 1 tsp chili powder
• chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Put potatoes and onions on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 T olive oil and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Roast, turning occasionally until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, approximately 35-45 minutes.
4. Remove from oven.
5. Whisk 2 T oil with juice and chili powder and a pinch of salt and pepper. 
6. Toss fries with dressing and sprinkle cilantro on top. Serve warm.

Perfect Side For Those Burgers

Homestyle Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients:

• 4 sweet potatoes, cut into large French fries
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place the cut sweet potatoes into a microwave-safe dish with the water. Cook on in the microwave for 5 minutes on full power. Drain off liquid, and toss with Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Arrange fries on a baking sheet in a single layer.
3. Bake for 30 minutes, turning once, or until fries are crispy on the outside.