I was talking to a friend recently. She told me about a great Sweet Potato tip that I just have to share with everyone. Bake five to seven sweet potatoes, and allow them to cool completely. Individually wrap them with plastic wrap and pop them in the freezer. Now whenever you are craving sweet potatoes, all you have to do is zap one or more in the microwave and Voila - fresh from the oven taste in seconds.
This is also the perfect way to have cooked sweet potatoes on hand for all of your favorite recipes. Every minute counts in the kitchen and this tip dramatically cuts back on prep time! Wow, fresh baked taste and super convenience! Thanks Marjie for such a great idea.
I do this too. You can event take them out of the freezer for mashing and other recipes.
ReplyDeleteI have another tip on cooking sweet potato in the microwave: wrap the sweet potato in paper towel dipped in water. Then wrap this with cling wrap. Wrap a second time with cling wrap. Microwave using the pad for potato (for pre-set times) or for about 5 minutes or so. Test with toothpick for doneness.
ReplyDeletePerfect for recipes calling for about a cup of mashed potatoes.
What a great idea! Sounds like a good way to cook sweet potatoes when I am in a hurry, and I am always in a hurry. Thank you for the comment and tip. I will definitely give it a try!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I love these quick cooking ideas
ReplyDeleteGood tips. I like to freeze foods so that I can have something good in a pinch.
ReplyDeleteGood tip. I wonder if it works with white potatoes.
ReplyDeleteI love to freeze foods and then bring them out when I am rushed. It is a total time saver.
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