Sweet Potatoes Two Ways

Since it is Sweet Potatoes Awareness Month I decided to put up some Sweet Potatoes Recipes. Theses recipes are easy, delicious and something your whole family can enjoy and perfect for the Holidays.

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients:
* 1 cup salt
* 1/4 cup black pepper
* 1/4 cup garlic powder
*(add all these seasonings together )
* Olive Oil, for tossing
* 5 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch long slices, then 1/4-wide inch strips, using a crinkle cut knife
* Oil
* 1 tablespoon of (salt,black pepper, and garlic powder mixture)
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Line a sheet tray with parchment. In a large bowl toss sweet potatoes with just enough oil to coat. Sprinkle with SeasoningMixture and paprika. Spread sweet potatoes in single layer on prepared baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd. Bake until sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Mash Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes, about 2 pounds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• cinnamon, to taste
• 3 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half or milk

Directions:
Cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until tender. Let cool slightly; peel. Mash with salt, butter, and maple syrup. Add cinnamon to taste then continue to mash with the milk or half-and-half to desired consistency.
Serves 4 to 6.

Enjoy!