Sweet Potato Grits So Easy So Good Recipes

EASY SWEET POTATO GRATIN

Easy Sweet Potato Gratin image

Easy to prepare. Very rich. Onions change the taste for the better. A truly wonderful addition to a holiday meal. Perfect for Thanksgiving.

Provided by Shanna

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

¼ cup canola oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup maple syrup
salt to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir onions until tender and golden, about 30 minutes.
Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
Heat cream and maple syrup together in a saucepan over high heat; cook and stir until almost boiling, about 5 minutes. Pour 2/3 the cream mixture over sweet potatoes; toss to evenly coat.
Layer potatoes in a 9x13-inch casserole dish, seasoning with salt every 5 to 6 layers. Pour remaining cream mixture over potatoes until potatoes are 3/4 covered. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and gently stir potatoes; top with caramelized onions. Bake until potatoes are tender, about 20 more minutes. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 101.7 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

BUFFALO SHRIMP WITH SWEET POTATO GRITS

Buffalo Shrimp with Sweet Potato Grits image

Combining three of the South's most treasured dishes, makes for a fast, easy, delicious dish to serve for breakfast or lunch! Shrimp and Grits is classic southern comfort food meal at its best. Spicy shrimp topped on a bed of creamy cheesey grits. But this dish takes it a step further by adding another southern staple- sweat potato! Rich and smooth and thick without heavy cream. One bite and your guests will be smiling ear to ear! -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 can (16 ounces) cut sweet potatoes in syrup, drained and mashed
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook grits according to package directions. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes, butter, salt and pepper until heated through; stir in cheese until melted. , Toss shrimp with paprika and cayenne pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink and become opaque, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in Buffalo sauce and heat through. Serve shrimp over grits. If desired, top with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.