Hi everyone, I promised I would be back with some more holiday recipe ideas.  This recipe I developed a few years back with the addition of our marinade line.  I try to keep some useful and versatile recipe ideas for all our products.  This time around I kept looking at our Praline Honey Ham Marinade and thinking.  Then, like a bolt of lightening striking me off my feet the obvious was right in front of me….and of course, I was like….duh, Cindy!  Sweet goodness with a little crunch is never a bad idea.

If your holiday table is not complete without a sweet potato recipe, give this a try.  Or better yet, it is so good in place of any typical potato side dish.  I personally love it with grilled chicken or even steak.  It is a fun alternative and again, for all those kitchen challenged, I try to cater to you!  Please enjoy and let me know what you guys think.

Sweet Potato Crunch

Take a look at this board, nothing intimidating about these ingredients!

Everyday ingredients ready to be turned into something special

Potato Mixture Ingredients:

3lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 stick butter

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

Crunch Topping Ingredients:

3 cups plain cereal flakes

1 cup chopped pecans

2 tsps. melted butter

1/2 cup Tony Chachere’s Praline Honey Ham Marinade

Preheat oven to 350. Boil sweet potatoes until just tender.  Drain and mash coarsely. In large bowl, mix all potato ingredients. Place in a casserole dish. In a separate bowl, mix all topping ingredients. Spread on top of potato mixture. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and broil to crisp the top being very careful not to burn.

You have to admit, your holiday or anyday table would be awesome with this yummy crunchy side dish.

Fresh out the oven and ready for your plate

Come back to my blog for a petite pois recipe adapted from one of my family favorites.  I look forward to talking to you guys real soon!

Cindy Adams-Ardoin

Food Scientist

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