CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO MASH

Caribbean Sweet Potato Mash image

We're fans of sweet potato dishes of all kinds-like this Caribbean-style mash made with plantains, cream cheese and fresh cilantro.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb. sweet potatoes (about 2), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 plantain, peeled, cut into 1-1/2 inch-thick slices
2 cloves garlic
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 green onion, chopped
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled, divided

Steps:

Cook potatoes, plantains and garlic in large pan of boiling water 15 to 20 min. or until potatoes are tender; drain. Return potato mixture to pan.
Add cream cheese and lime juice; mash until cream cheese is melted and potato mixture is desired consistency. Stir in all remaining ingredients except 2 Tbsp. bacon. Spoon into serving bowl.
Sprinkle with remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 3 g