SWEET POTATO "BAKLAVA" #SP5

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Sweet Potato

Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix A twist on traditional Baklava using Simply Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes.

Provided by ErinEFes

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 US | Metric, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups Simply Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes
22 sheets phyllo dough, covered with damp cloth, cut into 8 ", squares
1/3 cup melted butter
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter the bottom and sides of 8x8 glass baking dish.
  • Place 2 sheets phyllo dough in bottom of pan and brush with butter.
  • Repeat 3 more times.
  • Spread Simply Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes evenly over the phyllo dough. (it helps to use an offset spatula).
  • Place 2 sheets phyllo dough over sweet potato layer and brush with butter.
  • Sprinkle a third of your nuts over this layer.
  • Add 2 more sheets phyllo dough and brush with butter.
  • Repeat the phyllo, butter, nut layers 2 more times, making sure the last top layer has butter.
  • Cut in half with a sharp knife.
  • Make four slices the opposite direction, being sure to cut all the way to the bottom. You should have 8 pieces.
  • Bake for 50 minutes until golden brown.
  • Brush honey evenly over top and let cool.

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