Uncle Jays Sweet Potatoes Recipes

MISS GLADYS' SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add the potatoes, sugar, butter and nutmeg, and cover, allowing the butter to melt and the potatoes to release some of their water, about 10 minutes. Add the salt and stir. Cover and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up the potatoes with a wooden spoon. Serve hot.

UNCLE BILL'S COATED AND DEEP FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub or peel potatoes. Slice crosswise to 1/8 inch thickness; about 12 to 14 slices. Slices should be the same thickness for deep frying.
• Place sliced potatoes in a dish and cover with cold water while preparing the dredging flour and the batter.
• In a mixing bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper; set aside to use for dredging.
• In a separate mixing bowl, mix together 1/3 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
• In a small mixing bowl, beat egg and add 1/2 cup of beer and whisk until blended.
• Pour egg/beer mixture into the flour mixture and stir until well blended and the batter is smooth.
• Meanwhile, in a medium size frying pan or saucepan, heat the oil to 350°F.
• Drain the sliced potatoes and shake off any excess water.
• Dredge the potato slices in the flour to coat all sides.
• Now dip the slices in the batter and coat well on all sides.
• Drop a few batter coated slices in the heated oil and deep fry for about 1 minute, then turn over and continue to fry for another 1 minute.
• When done, remove to paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
• Serve with ketchup, yogurt or sour cream.

AUNT DIDGE'S SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix sweet potatoes, milk, butter, cinnamon, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
• Beat egg yolk in a bowl until smooth; mix into sweet potato mixture. Beat egg white in a separate bowl until frothy; fold into sweet potato mixture. Transfer sweet potato mixture to a 9-inch square baking dish; top with marshmallows.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and marshmallows are golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

OVEN-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 230C/210C fan/gas 8. Chop the sweet potatoes into 2-3cm cubes.
• Tip into a large, shallow roasting tin, drizzle with the oil and season with salt and pepper. If you're adding additional veg or herbs, such as sliced red onions, garlic cloves and thyme, tip these in as well. Toss everything together to coat in the oil, then roast for 20 mins. Toss again to ensure the potatoes cook evenly, and roast for another 15-20 mins until the potatoes are lightly browned on the outside and tender when pierced with a fork or knife.

UNCLE JAY'S SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Drain juice from sweet potatoes.
• Put the sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, egg whites, vanilla and milk in a large bowl and mix at medium speed until fluffy.
• Spread this mixture into a 8x8 baking pan which has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix the other ingredients (brown sugar, oatmeal, margarine, and cinnamon) in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of sweet potatoes.
• Bake about 20-30 minutes at 350.