Cheesy Sweet Potato with Pickled Jalapeno was a party in our mouths! The sweet from the potato combined with the Monterey Jack and spice from the jalapenos is the perfect compliment to any meal! We found this recipe from Blue Apron. This dish is over-the-top delicious. And it makes for a great make-and-take to holiday parties!
Besides being full of the starchy, cheesy goodness you can only get from cheese potatoes, there’s a tasty kick from jalapenos that blends perfectly with Monterrey Jack cheese. It’s so good, you’ll want to eat the whole pan! Give it a try for Thanksgiving instead of candied yams or add it as a side to any meal.
Why Sweet Potatoes?
Did you know? Sweet potatoes are a rich source of beta-carotene which is essential for a healthy body. After consumption, beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A which benefits vision, immune system, and skin. And get this! Sweet potatoes are higher in fiber and protein than white potatoes! They also have calcium, magnesium, and manganese which are absent from white potatoes. All those health benefits, plus fewer calories than white potatoes – you really can’t wrong!
Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes
Many people are confused about the difference between yams and sweet potatoes. Some use the term interchangeably. In fact, they are very different, and unrelated, tubers. Sweet potatoes are part of the morning glory family while yams belong to the lily family. True yams are sweeter, larger, and nutritionally inferior to sweet potatoes. A yam with brown or black scaly skin and off-white, purple, or red flesh. Yams grow in tropical climates and grow to be up to 150 pounds!
Sweet potatoes are far healthier for you. Although not as sweet as yams, they are ideal for any potato dish – including this amazing cheesy sweet potatoes with pickled jalapeno.
Other Fun Appetizer Recipes to Try:
Portobello Mushroom Pizza Recipe – Ditch the Dough for something evening healthier and packed full of flavor!
Spinach Mushroom Onion Quiche Recipe – Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner this quiche will be sure to hit the spot!
For more easy recipes check out our cookbook “Cooking for One – Not an Army”. Although those recipes are made for one, you can easily double (or triple) any of them! If you didn’t get a copy yet, our book is on Amazon right here!
