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Sweet Potatoes
CACFP: 1/4 cup = 1 fruit/vegetable
Ingredients |
6 servings |
20 servings |
Sweet Potatoes, fresh |
1&1/4 pounds |
3&3/4 pounds |
Water |
1&1/4 cups |
4 cups |
Milk |
3 ounces |
3/4 cup |
Margarine, softened |
1 Tablespoon |
1/4 cup |
- 1. Wash, peel and cut potatoes into quarters or medium-sized chunks.
- 2. Boil potatoes until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain.
- 3. Mash potatoes in mixer on low speed until smooth.
- 4. Warm milk in saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add just enough milk to potatoes to moisten.
- 5. Add margarine while beating on low speed.
- 6. Mix on high speed until blended and potatoes are light and fluffy.
- 7. Serve with 1/4 cup measuring cup.
- Note: Children may not be used to "orange" mashed potatoes, but try this recipe several times. Make it an adventure by "growing" a sweet potato in the classroom. Remember to be positive.


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