Cheddar Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipes

MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Dice potatoes into 2" chunks.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Drain well and allow to sit in the colander a few minutes to make sure all water evaporates.
• Add butter to the potatoes and mash with a hand masher. Add cream or milk a little bit at a time to reach desired consistency. You may not need all of the cream.
• Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot and top with a dash of cinnamon if desired.

CHEDDAR SCALLOPED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Peel potatoes and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• In a saucepan combine 3 cups of the half-and-half, garlic, freshly grated nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil over moderate heat.
• Butter a 1 1/2 quart oval gratin dish, layer potatoes and cheese (reserving 1/4 cup of the cheese for the topping) and pour the cream mixture over the potatoes. Sprinkle the top of the gratin with the reserved cheese and dot with the butter. Transfer the gratin to the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until bubbling and golden. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

CHEDDAR CHEESE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain., In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Stir in the sour cream, thyme, salt, pepper and 1 cup cheese. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

LOADED SWEET POTATOES WITH BLACK BEANS AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Halve sweet potatoes lengthwise, then brush all over with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with salt.
• Place cut side down on prepared sheet and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Take sweet potatoes out of the oven, turn them over and let cool slightly. Use a fork to rough up the flesh and slightly flatten the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide half the cheese among the potato halves. Spoon the black beans over them, then cover with the remaining cheese. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the beans have warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F; scrub potatoes and prick with a fork.
• Place potatoes on a foil lined baking sheet and bake until tender, about 40 minutes, remove from oven and let cool slightly; reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
• Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, scrape pulp from skins into a bowl and mash; add 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4 teaspoon salt, stir in cheese,bourbon (or juice), cream, and 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar while mashing.
• Transfer to a buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole; cover, bake until heated through, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a microwave safe 2 quart casserole, combine remaining butter, brown sugar, and salt; add onions.
• Microwave on high until onion is crisp tender, about 3 to 4 minutes; add apples, cover and microwave until apple is tender, 2 minutes more.
• Stir in thyme and pepper; serve with sweet potatoes.

CHEDDAR AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. , Add butter, sour cream, salt and pepper; beat until blended. Beat in whipping cream. Stir in cheeses and chives. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, preheat oven to 350°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator while oven heats., Bake, covered, 45 minutes, stirring after 30 minutes. Sprinkle with toppings; bake, uncovered, until heated through, about 15 minutes.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat cream, butter and salt until butter is melted, stirring occasionally., Drain potatoes; return to pot. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream mixture. Stir in cheese.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
• With an electric mixer on low, blend potatoes, slowly adding milk, about 1/2 a cup at a time. Use more or less to achieve desired texture. Add butter and maple syrup to taste. Blend until smooth. Serve warm.