Don’t Toss That Tater – 3 Sweetpotato Second Uses
Have you ever baked a few too many sweetpotatoes (the initial thought being: “O.M.G. I LOVE THESE – I’LL PROBABLY EAT THREE!”) and found yourself stuffed, staring at a plate full of untouched taters with no clue what to do with them? Fear not! Sweetpotatoes are the perfect leftover: versatile, protected from spoiling by their own skin and delicious even after a few days in the fridge.
There are tons of tasty and unique recipes to try with an already-baked tater. Not only is it a money and time saver, your guests won’t even notice that you skipped a step or two in tonight’s recipe – the leftovers are just that good. For a fun picnic lunch, try these Open-Faced Sweetpotato-Mushroom Sandwiches that use leftover sweetpotato mash as a creamy and rich sandwich spread. You could even whip up this impressive Sweetpotato Smoothie for an afternoon snack or make those not-to-be-forgotten leftover sweetpotatoes the star of tomorrow’s brunch party with these Sweetpotato Pancakes. There are tons of recipes that make life in the kitchen more efficient, without sacrificing taste or quality, so much so that your guests will wonder, “How do you do it?!” Meanwhile, you’ll be laughing inside, knowing it only took a few minutes to whip up a gourmet-style dish. Ah, deception at its finest – and most delicious!