SWEET POTATO SQUARES WITH LEMON-GARLIC MAYONNAISE

SWEET POTATO SQUARES WITH LEMON-GARLIC MAYONNAISE image

Yield 32 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 32 (1-inch) cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound spicy smoked sausage, cut into 32 (1/2-inch) pieces
32 wooden picks
Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 450°. Place sweet potato cubes on a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Drizzle potatoes with 2 Tbsp. oil, and sprinkle with pepper and salt. Toss to coat. 2. Bake at 450° for 15 to 20 minutes, turning cubes twice. 3. Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. 4. Place 1 sausage slice on top of 1 sweet potato cube; secure with a wooden pick. Repeat with remaining sausage slices and potato cubes. 5. Make Mayonnaise 1. Stir together all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 7 days. Serve with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise. Garnish, if desired.