Skillet Sweet Potatoes Recipes

SKILLET SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet.
• Cook onions, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden (about 5 minutes).
• Add sweet potatoes and stock to skillet; cover tightly; simmer, stirring every 5 minutes, for about 15 minutes or until tender.
• Season with salt & pepper to taste.

SWEET POTATO AND EGG SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat the butter over low heat. Add sweet potatoes, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and thyme; cook, covered, until potatoes are almost tender, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach just until wilted, 2-3 minutes., With the back of a spoon, make 4 wells in potato mixture. Break an egg into each well. Sprinkle eggs with pepper and remaining salt. Cook, covered, on medium-low until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 5-7 minutes.

SKILLET HASSELBACK SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Cut thin slices lengthwise from bottom of sweet potatoes to allow them to lie flat; discard slices. Place potatoes flat side down; cut crosswise into 1/8-in. slices, leaving them intact at the bottom. Arrange sweet potatoes in a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet., Stir together next 5 ingredients. Spoon half the butter mixture evenly over sweet potatoes. Bake 35 minutes. , Meanwhile, add herbs to remaining butter mixture. Toss bread crumbs with Parmesan. Remove skillet from oven. Spoon remaining butter mixture over potatoes; top with bread crumb mixture. Return to oven until potatoes are tender and topping is golden brown, 10-12 minutes. If desired, top with toasted nuts.

SKILLET SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet bring 1 inch of water to boiling.
• Add sweet potatoes; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or till tender.
• Drain well.
• Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small bowl combine orange peel, orange juice, molasses or brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
• Pour over potatoes skillet.
• Cook and stir gently till bubbly.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or till potatoes are glazed, spooning sauce over potatoes occasionally.
• Makes 4 servings.
• NOTE: If desired, substitute one 18-ounce can sweet potatoes for fresh sweet potatoes.
• Cut potatoes into 2-inch pieces.
• Place in a 1-quart casserole.
• Pour sauce over sweet potatoes.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven about 30 minutes or till heated through and sauce is bubbly.

CHICKEN SWEET POTATO SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes and onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chicken, black beans, zucchini, broth, salsa, red pepper and seasonings., Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until sweet potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream and cilantro.