Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

 We eat lots of sweet potatoes. Not only are they delicious, but they are full of vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin C. Sweet potatoes may also help fight cancer, heart disease, and asthma. They are a healthy alternative to regular white potatoes. 

This is a great side dish to enjoy any day of the week. 

What you need for this recipe:

3 medium sweet potatoes

Non-stick olive oil non-stick spray (make sure its 100% olive oil, no regular PAM allowed)

Salt and Pepper

1 1/2 tsp. oregano

3/4 c. of 1% milk

3 tbsp. panko bread crumbs

Here I used a 4 x 8 loaf pan, you can whatever size just as long as you have at least 3 layers of potatoes

Start by washing, peeling, and slicing your sweet potatoes into thin slices. 

 Start layering your potato slices into the greased casserole dish. After each layer, sprinkle salt, pepper, and oregano onto the potatoes. Then spray each layer with the olive oil spray. Spraying the oil helps to control how much you use. It makes it easy not to add too much fat. Continue this process until all the potatoes are in the dish and you have used all of the oregano.

 After you have all of your layers, pour the milk over the potatoes. It should cover the bottom of the dish, but shouldn't cover very many layers of potatoes. Sprinkle the panko bread crumbs on the top. Bake on 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender and topping is golden brown!

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. It's a staple in our house!

Sweet Potato Fries

French fries are so delicious to me. I love them! However, my body doesn't appreciate the grease and fat. Here is my recipe for a makeover on the regular french fry. 

 

Here's what you need: 

 3 Sweet potatoes (this recipe makes enough for 2-3 people)

1 1/2 tbsp. Olive oil

1/4 tsp. salt

Dash of pepper

1/4 tsp. garlic pepper

1/4 tsp. onion pepper

1/2 tsp. oregano

Wash your potatoes and peel them. Unless you don't like the peeling, you don't have to be too picky about getting all of it off. I like a little bit left on.

Slice the potatoes into slices about 1/2 inch wide. The size of your fries doesn't matter too much, just so that most of the slices are all about the same size. 

In a large bowl, add the olive oil and seasonings. Whisk together. Add the potato slices and toss until each piece is covered evenly.

 Put all of the potatoes on a pan and make sure they are spaced out. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Take out and flip potatoes and bake for 10 more minutes or until tender. Take out and enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this made-over side dish!