How do u cook ur sweet potatoes?

benandgillsmom
benandgillsmom Posts: 15 Member
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Just bought a bag of sweet potatoes and have no idea how to go about cooking them? How do you cook urs? Idea's please :)
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  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Wash them, cut off the two ends and bake them like jacket potatoes.
  • lkweber21
    lkweber21 Posts: 27 Member
    I was in a hurry last night so I poked it with a fork and stuck it in the microwave for 5 mins! Scooped the potatoes out and added some margarine, yum!
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    I like mine simple just bake them! Preheat oven to 400 degrees, wash potatoes, poke them all over with a fork, put right in the oven on the rack, take out about 45 minutes later (or until soft), and you have a delish dinner/side dish!
  • dalphaneenee
    dalphaneenee Posts: 1
    I bake them in the microwave just like russet potatoes. then when cool break it into serving size and put them in individual tupperware for quick snacks. I like to sprinkle with a cinnamon mixture (no sugar) and sometime use a bit of spray butter. This and a protein shake is one of my favorite snacks.
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    I wash them
    Slice them up ino thick fry like shape
    Toss them in a little EVOO and spices like sea salt, pepper, and chili powder
    then I bake them for 25-30 mins 400 degrees or untill they are done as I like

    YUM
  • Ladysquire
    Ladysquire Posts: 61 Member
    I peel mine, chop them up into chunks with my other veggies and steam them. They are sooo good roasted but a little heavier on the calories ;)
  • iamdawson
    iamdawson Posts: 3 Member
    Sweet potato fries are awesome and so easy- peel the potatoes slice up like french fries and toss in a little bit of olive oil and some kind of seasoning- my favorite is definetly cayenne pepper for a little kick- bake them like you would french fries and enjoy- also really kid friendly
  • rickerred12
    rickerred12 Posts: 75
    peel, cut into thin strips, put into a frying pan with 1 tbsp olive oil, dash of sea salt and pepper.
  • jigglewiggles
    jigglewiggles Posts: 173 Member
    bump
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    They also make delicious hash browns! Just peel them, grate them with a cheese grater, and cook them like regular hash browns!
  • peanutbutterpretzels
    peanutbutterpretzels Posts: 122
    Sweet potato recipe ideas http://foodgawker.com/?s=sweet+potato&sort=latest&cats_inc[]=Recipes&days=-1&start_date=&end_date=&author=&s_exclude=

    i personally like them best in a soup or pie!
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
    Good to know! I'm looking for answers to this, to.

    So far the only sweet potatoes I use are ones that are already chopped up and fire broiled (but nothing added) from the freezer section. I lay them on a pan covered with parchment paper, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper and crushed garlic, and bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes (or until they look right). The package says 6-8 minutes, but I hate soggy sweet potatoes!
  • bec_232
    bec_232 Posts: 32 Member
    Wash and then wrap in tin foil. Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hr or until soft enough to poke a fork through.
  • fairykelly13
    fairykelly13 Posts: 79 Member
    I just wash, poke with holes, and bake in the microwave - put in a zip lock bag (mostly closed, but not all the way) and cook on high for around 4 minutes a side depending on the size of the potato/how many potatoes (go until they are soft, but not too soft). Then I cut it open, mush the insides a bit, and put a little butter and salt on it. SOOOO yum.
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    I like mine simple just bake them! Preheat oven to 400 degrees, wash potatoes, poke them all over with a fork, put right in the oven on the rack, take out about 45 minutes later (or until soft), and you have a delish dinner/side dish!
    Unlike regular white potatoes, you don't need to poke them all over with a fork. And you shouldn't. The natural sugars will leak out. The ends of a sweet potato are different and will provide enough ventilation (lack of a better word) to prevent them from exploding. You can however cut off a tiny bit of the ends if you wish.
  • SouthernArt77
    SouthernArt77 Posts: 223 Member
    I wash them
    Slice them up ino thick fry like shape
    Toss them in a little EVOO and spices like sea salt, pepper, and chili powder
    then I bake them for 25-30 mins 400 degrees or untill they are done as I like

    YUM

    This! Except I cube mine up instead of slicing like fries. Sometimes I mix them with cubed parsnips and/or russet potatoes. They make an awesome side dish!
  • benandgillsmom
    benandgillsmom Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks everyone! I'm gonna be trying one of these methods tonight! I appreciate the help :)
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Just bought a bag of sweet potatoes and have no idea how to go about cooking them? How do you cook urs? Idea's please :)

    Sweet potato pie!

    Or anything that you would make with a white potato.
  • ashlielinn
    ashlielinn Posts: 920
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/mashed-sweet-potatoes-recipe/index.html

    I use a 1/4 cup of margarine, 2 tsp of honey, and cut out the salt completely, and they're DELICIOUS!!!! Taste like pumpkin pie :) Now I'm going to have to make them! It's been too long! haha
  • kimbolay7
    kimbolay7 Posts: 96 Member
    Preheat the oven to 200c Cut them in wedges shape, and then drizzle them in olive oil and paprika and herbs :)
  • nrd2212
    nrd2212 Posts: 128
    Cut up and roast in oven with olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg
  • crowunruh
    crowunruh Posts: 246 Member
    I just bake mine in the mircrowave and eat it w/ 1 tbs butter and some pepper.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    I made mashed sweet potatoes one time...with whipped cream, brown sugar...don't remember what else, but they were tasty!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    In beef stew...so gooood!
  • lexibelk
    lexibelk Posts: 83 Member
    I wash them
    Slice them up ino thick fry like shape
    Toss them in a little EVOO and spices like sea salt, pepper, and chili powder
    then I bake them for 25-30 mins 400 degrees or untill they are done as I like

    YUM

    Chili powder?? This sounds amazing!!
  • deadliftfan
    deadliftfan Posts: 66
    Baking sweet potatoes increases the GI.

    Boiling is the way to go.

    http://paleohacks.com/questions/82512/sweet-potatoes-baking-or-boiling#axzz2CLQlCb5c

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/295025-the-glycemic-index-for-sweet-potatoes/
  • tonightokayalright
    tonightokayalright Posts: 289 Member
    Baked, or even microwaved, plain. A little cinnamon is good on them too, or salt and pepper.
  • NursRatchett
    NursRatchett Posts: 39 Member
    Nuke them for 5 minutes, then put 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 5 pumps of 0 calorie butter spray, and a tablespoon of raw honey on top.
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    my husband just chopped them into quarters, added a little salt, pepper and garlic and baked them...I didn't think I'd like them b/c so far I've only "liked" sweet potato fries...but I LOVED them. They were super yummy! :smile:
  • jbwegner
    jbwegner Posts: 254 Member
    This is a recipe from an old issue of Southern Living that I love:

    Peel and cut two-three sweet potatoes into chunks
    Cut one small onion into chunks
    Toss potatoes and onions with EVOO and fajita seasoning
    Roast at 400 for 30-45 minutes

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