Potluck Sweet Potatoes Recipes

SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste. Roast 35-40 minutes or until fok tender. Cool completely.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
• Add remaining ingredients, toss to coat and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

POTLUCK CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine sugars. In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, layer a third of the sweet potatoes; sprinkle with a third of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers twice. In a small bowl, combine the butter, vanilla and salt; drizzle over potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender., Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a serving dish; keep warm. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over sweet potatoes. , Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

POTLUCK SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In large bowl, heat yams in microwave to soften.
• Add milk, margarine/butter, and both sugars. Blend until smooth. Stir in pecans, if desired.
• Spread in deep 13x9 dish and top with mini-marshmallows (leaving room for the marshmallows to rise!).
• Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees, until golden on top.

SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Toss the sweet potatoes with the cornstarch in a bowl to coat well. Add the mixture to a slow cooker and dot with the butter. Sprinkle over the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and cayenne. Pour in the vanilla, orange juice and 1/4 cup water. Season with salt. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low, stirring once or twice, until the potatoes are tender, about 3 hours.
• Toss the potatoes once more and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the walnuts and parsley and serve.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, cherries, parsley and potatoes. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, lime zest and salt. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm or cold.