Mashed Sweet Potato with onion and sage
Description
Fall classic recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 5 Tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 large sweet onion sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh sage
Methods/steps
- Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork. Cook sweet potatoes either in a 375 degree oven for 1 hour or microwave until done. Let cool.
- In a large skillet heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion, cook, stirring continually until onion begins to soften. Add sugar,salt and pepper. Continue stirring until onions are golden brown. If onion starts to stick add a small amount of water. Set aside
- Cut potatoes in half and scoop potato into a bowl. Mash until smooth. Add sage, remaining butter. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Place in serving bowl, top with onions.
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