NOLA Sweet Potatoes recipe
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NOLA Sweet Potatoes

I never had sweet potatoes growing up. It wasn't until my college years in New Orleans that I discovered this amazing food. These are very tender with a slightly crispy crust. The powdered sugar can be omitted and it is still undeniably delicious.

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Servings: 2 Servings
Total Time (median): 1 : 10 Active Time: 1 : 10

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Ingredients


Preparation

1. Toss sweet potatoes, canola oil, kosher salt, and pepper to coat

2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray

3. Arrange in a single layer and then cover with another sheet aluminum foil

4. Place in a COLD OVEN, set to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake for 30 minutes

5. Remove the top aluminum foil and continue to bake for 20 minutes

6. Flip potatoes and continue baking for 20 minutes

7. Remove and let cool 5 minutes (Impossible.)

8. Serve with a slight dusting of powdered sugar

It is imperative that you start these in a cold oven. The starch in the sweet potatoes converts to sugars between 135 and 175 degrees Fahrenheit. The longer they stay in that range, the sweeter these will taste.

This recipe is by David Pazmino as published in the Nov-Dec 2008 issue of Cook's Illustrated.


Cuisine: American Comfort Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes

Tags: Sweet, Starch, NOLA, Sweet Potatoes, American Comfort, Dinner, Winter, Citrus, Side Dish, Fall [edit]

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The potatoes cooked well in the oven, however I would think that it would be better not to add the salt or pepper if you want them to be sweet, not salty. Mine turned out too be too salty for my taste, and I have also found that the powdered sugar didn't help sweeten it as they just melt away on the surface. However, great recipe.

sunsun88sunsun88 :  :  27w 3d ago


It is imperative that you place these in a cold oven. The starch in sweet potatoes is converted to sugars between 135 and 175 degrees Fahrenheit. The longer they stay in that range without going over, the sweeter they will be. [I posted this recipe.]

dmiller5dmiller5 : : 1:10 total time : 1:10 active time :  52w ago


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