Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole
I fell in love with this recipe from the moment I first tried it.
Casserole
5
large sweet potatoes
peeled and roughly chopped
3
tbsp
butter
divided
3
tbsp
maple syrup
divided or subbed sweetener
1
tsp
vanilla extract
2
tsp
cinnamon
divided
1
Pinch
of nutmeg
Salt
to taste
Topping
1
cup
walnuts
chopped
1/2
cup
unsweetened coconut flakes
chopped
2
tbsp
coconut oil
melted
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Remove from heat and drain.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add two tablespoons of butter and maple syrup, to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
Stir in the vanilla, one teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Mash until smooth. Adjust salt to taste. Transfer to a baking dish.
In a small bowl, toss the walnuts with the coconut flakes, coconut oil, remaining butter and syrup, and teaspoon of cinnamon.
Cover the sweet potatoes with the walnut topping.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until the walnut topping is golden. Serve warm.
goody potatoes
I'm not entirely sure where this recipe comes from but my Mom has made it for years. Now it's a must have for Holiday meals around here.
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Filling
2
lb
Bag of Hash Browns
16
ounces
of Sour Cream
2
Cups
butter
Melted
1
can of cream of chicken soup
2
cups
of shredded cheddar cheese
1
chopped Onion
Topping
2
Cups
of Crushed Corn Flakes
2
Cups
Butter
Melted
Preheat oven to 350° F
Take hash browns out of freezer, keep in bag, set aside.
In microwave, melt 1 stick of butter in large bowl; mix in sour cream, cheese, onion and cream of chicken soup.
In large bowl combine hash browns, sour cream, cheese, and soup/cheese mixture.
Spread into 9x13 pan (sprayed with cooking spray).
Melt 1/2 stick of butter and then combine with crushed cornflakes until well coated.
Spread corn flake mixture on top of the other ingredients.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown on top and cheese is bubbling.
Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole without the Cream of Soup
2
15 ounce cans French style green beans, drained well
4
ounces
mushroom stems and pieces
drained
1/2
medium yellow onion
sliced, separated into rings
2
stalks celery
sliced small
2
tablespoons
butter
1/4
cup
heavy cream
1/4
cup
mayonnaise
1
cup
diced cheese
optional & your choice of cheddar, jack, pepper jack, cream
3/4
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
pepper
1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder
Frenches Fried Onions
This is optional and the amount is your call.
Melt the butter in a skillet and sauté the onions, celery and mushrooms until soft (about 7 to 8 minutes).
Mix the mayonnaise and cream.
Mix everything together in a casserole (I also add some of the fried onions in the mix and reserve some for topping).
Bake covered, for 30 minutes.
Uncover, top with Frenches Fried Onions if desired & brown.
Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce
I grew up eating Cranberry sauce from a can, but then I made this, and I never went back!
One 12 ounce bag of fresh or Frozen Cranberries
1
Cup
of Sugar
or sweetener equal to 1 Cup
1
Cup
of Water
1
strip orange or lemon zest
Put cranberries in a pot on the stove, and pick through to remove soft and/or brown ones.
Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
Stir frequently. The cranberries will pop, and then release their "gel" -- and the sauce will come together like magic.
Cook until the sauce is the consistency you want, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Stethoscope on a printed sheet of paper
Normally I don’t get upset and go on Rants, but today I’m going to. Right now, my 61-year-old Mom is sick, she’s at home with a fever. She’s not sure what’s causing that fever and she can’t afford to find out, because she doesn’t have health care. WE NEED MEDICARE FOR ALL. People shouldn’t have to choose between paying the bills and going broke because they are sick. I’m in my current condition because I couldn’t afford health care before we had the Affordable Care Act, and I ended up not being diagnosed for a very long time, then when I was I couldn’t afford to keep getting my bloodwork drawn and meds Adjusted. Now a bunch of people want to get rid of the Affordable Care Act instead of improving on it. I personally would gladly pay higher taxes to ensure that others never must suffer through making the tough choice of going to the doctor or paying bills.
Sinta Kitty Sleeping in the window
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