SWEET POTATO-JALAPENO CASSEROLE

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Guests pedal their way to an outdoor feast in Key West, FL.Shaded by palm fronds and papaya trees, guests dining at the Shields home prop their vehicles in the backyard. Donna Shields beams as her guests start to arrive on bikes. There is a roast wrapped in green banana leaves next to a spicy-sweet potato casserole - which is what we prepared and it is an interesting dish!!! (The way I described it appears that we went to the dinner - no we just prepared the sweet potato casserole) Holiday gatherings are notorious for rich fare, but healthy options don't have to be mundane.;) Coastal Living Magazine, November 2008 Edition.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 lbs sweet potatoes
1/4 cup butter
3 large fresh jalapenos, finely chopped (if you want it less spicy, use less seeds)
8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bake potatoes at 400ºF on oven rack 1 hour or until soft.
  • Cool, remove skins.
  • Place potatoes in a large bowl; add butter.
  • Beat potatoes at medium speed with an electric beater until mashed.
  • Stir in jalapenos, 1 cup cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9 X 13" or 3 quart shallow baking dish; srinklle remaining 1 cup cheese over top.
  • Bake at 400ºF for 30 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • Heat broiler.
  • Broil casserole 3 minutes or until cheese is golden and crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.6, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 28, Sodium 432.5, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 8.1, Protein 8

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