Great change from mashed white potatoes 🙂 Most of my crew loved this recipe.
Teddye Read
I’m starting the Whole 30 Plan. Nowhere do I see that potatoes are part of the plan and yet you have dishes with potatoes listed.
Jessica Fisher
The official Whole 30 has evolved somewhat over the years. When I did it in 2013, sweet potatoes were approved and later white potatoes were added for people who don’t struggle overeating them.
Carrie
I know this is an old post but hoping you’ll see this! If I make ahead and freeze, how do you suggest reheating to serve?
Jessica Fisher
I usually thaw completely and either bake in the oven or reheat in the microwave.
Lauren
These were delicious! I reduced the recipe and just made enough for one, but it was super tasty. I’ll be bookmarking and making these again for sure!
Jessica Fisher
So glad you enjoyed them. I already ate dinner, but now that sounds yummy, too!
another sue
Has anyone tried making these a day ahead and heating up – like in a double boiler, or chafing dish? (All advice appreciated, and well, needed, doncha’ know.) Thanks!
Jessica Fisher
I enjoyed the leftovers reheated in the microwave.
another sue
Good plan. Thanks!
Julian Korn
One spice you haven’t mentioned (i think)is nutmeg which gives a lovely finish but use sparingly: you want just a hint.
Jessica Fisher
Great point. Thanks, Julian. You’re right about just a little bit!
teresa
savory sweet potatoes get my vote, too. your mashed sweet potato recipe sounds delicious.
I’ve roasted sweet potatoes: cut in cubes, tossed in olive oil and sprinkled with a little salt, pepper and a little dried rosemary. it was thanksgiving (and oven space was premium) so just roasted them at the oven temperature the rest of the items needed. very yummy.
Sue R
I never understood the whole marshmallow thing. I never knew you could get “canned yams” until I became an adult. We always had sweet potatoes, but they were always prepared in a savory way and I love them. Can’t wait to try these!
Cecee
I love sweet potatoes especially sweet potato hash browns in the morning…. but I could be wrong on this…. I think the bright orange ones like pictured are actually yams. Sweet potatoes are more yellow.
Jessica Fisher
I explain it in a little more detail here: http://goodcheapeats.com/2013/03/sweet-potato-hashbrowns/ Yams aren’t actually available in the US, but red, or garnet sweet potatoes, are often called that to differentiate them from the white sweet potatoes. It’s complicated. 😉
Davina Gilroy
I am going to have to try sweet potatoes this way… I am not into the marshmallows either.
Kelly
I’m glad that somebody else thinks sweet potatoes are best when made savory. I can’t stand the taste of them when there’s all that sugar and sweet spices mixed in! I’ll have to try these for sure!
Sandi
I’m always looking for different things to do with sweet potatoes, so I think I might try this. If I opted to bake them (since the oven is on anyway) rather than boil, I’m thinking I should reduce the garlic a little, shouldn’t I? As the garlic is not being boiled and drained away, using the whole four cloves might make it too overpowering for the intentions of the recipe? (I ask this knowing full well that we quite like garlic so I might end up using the whole amount anyway but I like to know how things are supposed to be before I start “breaking the rules”)
Jessica Fisher
You mash the garlic into the potatoes, so yes, keep all four cloves. They’ll taste awesome if you roast them.
Sandi
I remembered I had some cooked and mashed but unseasoned sweet potatoes in the freezer. I thawed them out and made this with them. It was indeed quite a tasty dish. I don’t think the flavor was quite what I want for Thanksgiving, but it was great as a side dish tonight.
Julia
Great change from mashed white potatoes 🙂 Most of my crew loved this recipe.
Teddye Read
I’m starting the Whole 30 Plan. Nowhere do I see that potatoes are part of the plan and yet you have dishes with potatoes listed.
Jessica Fisher
The official Whole 30 has evolved somewhat over the years. When I did it in 2013, sweet potatoes were approved and later white potatoes were added for people who don’t struggle overeating them.
Carrie
I know this is an old post but hoping you’ll see this! If I make ahead and freeze, how do you suggest reheating to serve?
Jessica Fisher
I usually thaw completely and either bake in the oven or reheat in the microwave.
Lauren
These were delicious! I reduced the recipe and just made enough for one, but it was super tasty. I’ll be bookmarking and making these again for sure!
Jessica Fisher
So glad you enjoyed them. I already ate dinner, but now that sounds yummy, too!
another sue
Has anyone tried making these a day ahead and heating up – like in a double boiler, or chafing dish? (All advice appreciated, and well, needed, doncha’ know.) Thanks!
Jessica Fisher
I enjoyed the leftovers reheated in the microwave.
another sue
Good plan. Thanks!
Julian Korn
One spice you haven’t mentioned (i think)is nutmeg which gives a lovely finish but use sparingly: you want just a hint.
Jessica Fisher
Great point. Thanks, Julian. You’re right about just a little bit!
teresa
savory sweet potatoes get my vote, too. your mashed sweet potato recipe sounds delicious.
I’ve roasted sweet potatoes: cut in cubes, tossed in olive oil and sprinkled with a little salt, pepper and a little dried rosemary. it was thanksgiving (and oven space was premium) so just roasted them at the oven temperature the rest of the items needed. very yummy.
Sue R
I never understood the whole marshmallow thing. I never knew you could get “canned yams” until I became an adult. We always had sweet potatoes, but they were always prepared in a savory way and I love them. Can’t wait to try these!
Cecee
I love sweet potatoes especially sweet potato hash browns in the morning…. but I could be wrong on this…. I think the bright orange ones like pictured are actually yams. Sweet potatoes are more yellow.
Jessica Fisher
I explain it in a little more detail here: http://goodcheapeats.com/2013/03/sweet-potato-hashbrowns/ Yams aren’t actually available in the US, but red, or garnet sweet potatoes, are often called that to differentiate them from the white sweet potatoes. It’s complicated. 😉
Davina Gilroy
I am going to have to try sweet potatoes this way… I am not into the marshmallows either.
Kelly
I’m glad that somebody else thinks sweet potatoes are best when made savory. I can’t stand the taste of them when there’s all that sugar and sweet spices mixed in! I’ll have to try these for sure!
Sandi
I’m always looking for different things to do with sweet potatoes, so I think I might try this. If I opted to bake them (since the oven is on anyway) rather than boil, I’m thinking I should reduce the garlic a little, shouldn’t I? As the garlic is not being boiled and drained away, using the whole four cloves might make it too overpowering for the intentions of the recipe? (I ask this knowing full well that we quite like garlic so I might end up using the whole amount anyway but I like to know how things are supposed to be before I start “breaking the rules”)
Jessica Fisher
You mash the garlic into the potatoes, so yes, keep all four cloves. They’ll taste awesome if you roast them.
Sandi
I remembered I had some cooked and mashed but unseasoned sweet potatoes in the freezer. I thawed them out and made this with them. It was indeed quite a tasty dish. I don’t think the flavor was quite what I want for Thanksgiving, but it was great as a side dish tonight.