Balsamic Sweet Potatoes Recipes

ROASTED BALSAMIC SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place sweet potatoes in a 15x10x1-in. pan; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Turn to coat. Bake until tender, 30-35 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp; drain. Discard all but 4 teaspoons drippings., Cook celery and onion in drippings over medium heat until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Add beef stock and balsamic vinegar; simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 5-8 minutes. Add paprika and, if desired, cumin; cook 1 minute longer., Pour balsamic mixture over sweet potatoes; add bacon. Toss to coat. Top with green onions and, if desired, minced fresh parsley; serve immediately.

GRILLED LIME-BALSAMIC SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and cut each sweet potato lengthwise into 8 wedges; place in a large bowl. Toss with oil, salt and pepper. , In batches, cook potatoes on a greased grill rack, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. , In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients; add potatoes and toss to coat.

BALSAMIC SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Place on baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F until soft, about 1 hour, depending on size. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and place in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mash until smooth.;

BALSAMIC, HONEY & THYME ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Dressing -- In a medium size bowl, add the olive oil, balsamic, honey, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Potatoes -- Just toss well until everything is well coated. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
• Bake -- 400 degrees on the middle rack for about 30 minutes. It depends on your oven and the size of the potatoes. Anywhere from 25-35 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

BALSAMIC MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• With a fork prick sweet potatoes in several places and on a baking sheet bake in middle of oven until very tender, about 1 1/4 hours. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, remove skins and discard. In a food processor blend potatoes with vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and stir in sour cream until combined well. Season potatoes with salt and pepper. Sweet potatoes may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat sweet potatoes, covered, in a 350°F. oven about 30 minutes.
• Serve sweet potatoes sprinkled with remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.

BALSAMIC MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Prick potatoes, then place directly on rack in center of oven.
• Place a piece of foil on rack below.
• Bake until easily pierced with a knife tip, about 50 minutes.
• Or microwave on high until easily pierced, about 25 minutes.
• When cool enough to handle, peel, then pass through a food mill or ricer, or mash with a potato masher.
• (I love my ricer so I go that way) Place milk, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and set on a heat-resistant surface.
• Stir in mashed potatoes and 1 tablespoon vinegar.
• Stir with a wooden spoon until well mixed and potatoes have a smooth consistency.
• Taste and add more vinegar, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
• The advantage of doing this in a saucepan is that if potatoes have cooled a little, you can return pan to low heat and stir often until hot.