Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes for a Flawless Holiday Table
It is common to reduce your cheese consumption consumed by one-third, without feeling too much of a difference. Or possibly even by half in recipes that contain a lot of cheese. You can use a low-fat cheese instead of regular cheese, as well. There are many vegan cheeses that are available at your local grocery store. Try various brands to determine which you like best. This recipe is made with low-fat ricotta cheese.
Twice baked sweet potatoes with Ricotta Cheese
Baked sweet potatoes are removed and baked again with the sweet and savory mix with a hint of Ricotta along with Parmesan cheese. “I made these for Thanksgiving and a few times since then. They are a nice change from the traditional sweet potato casserole,” says the home cook AGGIESHAN.
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Ingredients
- 1 bulb roasted garlic, from this recipe
- 2 pounds Yukon gold or butterball potatoes, peeled
- 2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Butter, optional for serving
- Chopped chives and/or rosemary, optional for sprinkling
Instructions
- Use the back of a chef’s knife or a small masher to mash the roasted garlic into a paste before incorporating it into the mashed potatoes. Set aside.
- Place the potatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Use a ricer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes into a large bowl. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the roasted garlic, olive oil, ½ cup of the reserved cooking liquid, 1 teaspoon salt, and several pinches of pepper. Continue folding until creamy, adding up to ½ cup more cooking liquid if desired for creamier potatoes. Serve hot with butter, rosemary, and chives, if desired.