Kittencals Holiday Sweet Potato Bake With Nut Topping Food

KITTENCAL'S LAYERED BAKED CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Set oven 400°F.
• Wrap each yam in foil then prick holes in each.
• Place on a baking sheet and bake until just fork tender (do not overbake) this should take anywhere from 1 to 1-1/2 hours depending on the size of the yams.
• Carefully remove the foil and allow the yams to cool completely (this may be done up to 1 day ahead).
• Using fingers remove the skins from yams.
• Slice into about 1-inch slices crosswise.
• For the topping; in a bowl combine the brown sugar, soft butter, nuts and pumpkin pie spice; using your fingers mix until crumbly.
• Butter a 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
• Layer half of the sliced yams into bottom of the dish, then sprinkle with half of topping.
• Layer the remaining yams on top then sprinkle the remaining half of the topping on top.
• Bake at 400°F until the topping melts and is bubbling (about 20 minutes).

HOLIDAY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper, parchment side up. No need to grease dish.
• Add parsnips and/or carrots to a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup water and cover with wax paper. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Uncover and add sweet potatoes. Cover and microwave 15 minutes more or until tender, stirring once. Drain and return vegetables to bowl.
• Pour broth and cream into the bowl with vegetables. Use a potato masher to mash to desired consistency. Stir in 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
• Combine brown sugar, flour, rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender, two forks, or your fingers, cut in 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans and maple syrup and sprinkle over sweet potato-mixture.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pecan mixture is just starting to brown.

KITTENCAL'S BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or pot melt butter over medium heat.
• Add in onion and chili flakes; cook stirring for about 3 minutes.
• Add in garlic cook stirring 2 minutes.
• Add in flour then cook stirring constantly for about 1-1/2 minutes.
• Slowly add in milk and broth, whisking constantly until bubbly and thickened.
• Stir in the cubed cooked potatoes and green onions; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
• Using a fork mash about half of the potatoes (leaving some cubed).
• Mix in crumbled cooked bacon, sour cream and 1-1-/2 cups cheddar cheese; stir until the cheese has melted (do not boil).
• Season with seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Ladle into 6 bowls then sprinkle with more cheddar cheese and chopped green onions if desired.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S CHEESY MASHED POTATO PUFF BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• To mashed potatoes, add 2 cups cheese, cream or milk, butter, eggs, salt; mix well to combine.
• Cook, stir over very low heat until butter and cheese are melted.
• Spread into prepared baking dish.
• At this point you may cool completely and refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese bake 5 minutes longer.

KITTENCAL'S SALMON CAKES/PATTIES

Steps:

• Drain the 4 cans salmon well and place in a large bowl; flake with a fork.
• Add in all remaining ingredients except the flour and oil; mix to combine (if the mixture is very moist add in more cracker crumbs using only enough to hold together).
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 or more hours.
• Shape into desired size patties.
• Place about 1/2 cup flour into a shallow bowl or a plate.
• Carefully coat each patty in the flour, then place the coated patties onto a large plate (have all the patties coated before starting to fry).
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Fry the patties about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Delicious!