Sweet potato bake

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 pounds Sweet potatoes or yams
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Sugar
½ teaspoon Ground allspice
¼ teaspoon Cayenne (more to taste)
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Coconut milk (or whole milk)
2 Eggs, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375øF. Roast sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 30-45 minutes, or until soft. Cool slightly, then peel.

2. Mash sweet potatoes to a smooth puree with the sugar. Season with allspice, cayenne and salt. Can be prepared to this point up to 2 days in advance; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before proceeding.

3. Preheat oven to 375øF. Stir the milk and eggs into the sweet potatoes, blending well. Scrape the mixture into a 4-cup souffl‚ dish or a 9-inch square baking dish and bake until set, about 30 minutes.

Food and Wine March 1995

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 02-23-95

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