**Discover the Sweet Potato: A Culinary Journey from Germany to Your Kitchen**
Embark on a culinary adventure with the humble sweet potato, a versatile root vegetable that has captured the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts worldwide. Our collection of recipes takes you on a journey from the rustic charm of Germany to the comfort of your own kitchen, showcasing the diverse flavors and textures that sweet potatoes can offer. From the classic German dish of sweet potatoes baked over savory bacon to creative twists like sweet potato fries with a tangy mustard sauce, these recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to explore the culinary potential of sweet potatoes and create unforgettable meals that celebrate this delightful vegetable.
PERFECT ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
Roasted sweet potatoes are truly delicious, and so easy to make! This healthy recipe will become your new favorite side dish. Recipe yields 4 side servings.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Side dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
- Either scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pat dry, or peel them (I generally peel mine). To slice, use a sharp chef's knife to cut them into 1-inch thick rounds. Then, cut up each round to make 1-inch cubes. The "cubes" won't be perfectly even, but that's ok.
- Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil on top. If using, sprinkle the chili pepper or several twists of freshly ground black pepper on top, followed by the salt. Toss until the sweet potatoes are all evenly coated in oil, and arrange them in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, tossing halfway, until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelizing at the edges. Serve while warm. Leftover sweet potatoes will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for about 4 days. Gently reheat in the microwave or oven if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 side portion, Calories 255 calories, Sugar 9.5 g, Sodium 270.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
BAKED SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are in the same family as other potatoes but cooking them requires a different approach to get the fluffy interior and sweet caramelized flavor we all love. After testing several techniques-wrapping in foil, pricking and not pricking, using a roasting pan-we found the following method delivered on all fronts, with minimal effort. Pricking with a fork allows steam to release and the potato flesh to separate from the skin, something that didn't always happen otherwise. Baking the potatoes on a wire rack nested in a baking sheet also helped the potatoes cook more evenly (and made cleaning up much easier). Lastly, allowing the potatoes to rest in the turned-off oven for 30 minutes after baking allowed the flavors to develop even further, though you can skip this step if you are short on time.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then set a wire rack inside the baking sheet.
- Prick each of the sweet potatoes 5 times with a fork and place on top of the prepared rack, keeping space between potatoes to allow heat to circulate. Bake the sweet potatoes until a paring knife can easily go through without resistance, about 1 hour. Turn the oven off and let the potatoes rest inside for 30 minutes more. Remove from the oven and cut each potato in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper and top with butter if using.
BAKED GERMAN POTATO SALAD
What makes this German potato salad so different is that it's sweet instead of tangy. During the holidays, my family has an annual ham dinner, and I always prepare it. The first time I took it to work, people kept coming out of their offices to find out what smelled so good. By lunch, it was gone. Now I make a double batch to take to work! -Julie Myers, Lexington, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, cook potatoes until just tender; drain. Peel and slice into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. , In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute onions in drippings until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, pickle juice, parsley, salt and celery seed. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over potatoes. Add bacon; gently stir to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BAKED SWEET POTATOES
Very healthy and tasty sweet potatoes that will be a great addition to any meal. Very easy!
Provided by JENNCOOK
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom of a glass or non-stick baking dish with olive oil, just enough to coat.
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into medium size pieces. Place the cut sweet potatoes in the baking dish and turn them so that they are coated with the olive oil. Sprinkle moderately with oregano, and salt and pepper (to taste).
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 60 minutes or until soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 92.4 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
GERMAN POTATO BAKE
This is pretty much like the original recipe most of us usually make - a little sweet a little sour and bacon of course! :). This is a little sweeter than sour. You know I have more than one sweet tooth. Hope you enjoy and feel free to change it to your sweet and sour palate. Enjoy my tweaks.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350^ Cook potatoes al dente; drain. Peel and slice 1/4 inch thick, into a sprayed 2 quart baking dish; set aside.
- 2. In a heavy bottomed large skillet(i used cast iron skillet). Stir in bacon and cook until crisp-(i used 2 Tablespoons reserved bacon grease and 1/2 cup bacon bits and stirred them together in the skillet, heat through and remove bits and leave drippings.) Drain bacon leaving the 2 Tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.
- 3. Sauté onion in drippings until tender. Stir in the sugar,1/2 cup of the water,vinegar,pickle juice(or pickle relish), parsley, celery seed( or celery salt). Simmer, uncovered for 8 minutes, to blend flavors.
- 4. In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Pour over potatoes in prepared dish; gently stir to coat all the potatoes. Sprinkle bacon on top . Bake uncovered in the oven for 40 minutes,remove from oven and sprinkle top with cheese and return to oven for 5 more minutes or until cheese has melted. Mmmmmmm.
BAKED SWEET POTATOES
Making baked sweet potatoes is an easy, healthy way to add some nutrients to any meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in center position.
- Scrub and pat potatoes dry. Pierce potatoes all over with the tines of a fork and bake in oven, directly on rack, until soft and caramelizing, 1 1/2 hours.
- Slash the tops of potatoes open with the tip of a sharp knife and push ends of each potato toward each other to open. Divide butter, salt, and pepper among potatoes and serve.
SWEET POTATOES, BAKED OVER (GERMANY)
The original of this slightly tweaked recipe was found in the 1955 cookbook, German Cookery, & I'm posting it here to help fill out my cookbook of Deutsch recipes for the Zaar World Tour 6.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash & cut the sweet potatoes in 1/2-inch thick slices, then steam them for 8 minutes or until just fork tender.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F & butter an 8"x8" baking dish.
- Layer the sweet potatoes in the baking dish, sprinkling each layer with a small amount of salt, pepper, brown sugar & butter (using just half of the butter for this purpose).
- Cover the top layer with the bread crumbs & the rest of the butter & bake for 20 minutes or until well browned.
Tips:
- Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and about the same size so they cook evenly.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes well before baking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork several times before baking to help them cook faster and more evenly.
- Bake the sweet potatoes at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) to caramelize the sugars and create a slightly crispy skin.
- If you want to add toppings to your sweet potatoes, do so after they have been baked for about 30 minutes so that the toppings don't burn.
- Sweet potatoes can be baked whole, cut into halves or quarters, or even mashed before baking.
- Leftover sweet potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you bake them whole, cut them into halves or quarters, or even mash them before baking, sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit. With their slightly sweet flavor and tender texture, sweet potatoes are a great addition to any meal. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying side dish, give sweet potatoes a try.
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