Sweet Potato Griddle Cakes

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Sweet Potato Griddle Cakes

Ingredients:

3 med sweet potatoes
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1 small red onion, diced
1-1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs (small pieces)
2 Tbs olive oil
1 large egg
2 Tbs chopped fresh rosemary
2 Tbs flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper
peanut oil

Preparation:

Bake sweet potatoes in Dutch oven on baker's rack until soft. Cool and peel. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until just tender.

Mash the potatoes in a bowl, add onions and garlic with all remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill mixture in cooler for 15 minutes if desired, as this will help to easier form the cakes.

Form batter into small cakes or patties. Heat oil in skillet and drop in cakes, frying until golden brown on each side. Serve with a small dollop of Maple-Jalapeño Sour Cream.


Maple-Jalapeño Sour Cream

Ingredients:

1 cup sour cream
2 Tbs pure maple syrup
3 tsp jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
2 tsp lime juice, fresh
Tabasco sauce, to taste

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients, mix well; chill until ready to serve.

Note: We urge you to try this delicious condiment on the griddle cakes, as well as plain baked sweet potatoes! It is surprisingly good! Serves 6 to 8.