Category: Vegetable Dishes

Crispy Green Bean Fries

Watch how fast a plate of Crispy Green Bean Fries with Ranch/Sriracha dipping sauce disappears at a get together! They’re easy and delicious!
Watch how fast a plate of Crispy Green Bean Fries with Ranch/Sriracha dipping sauce disappears at a get together! They're easy and delicious!

Looking for a yummy recipe that can be served as an appetizer OR as a veggie side dish for a meal? Check out these crispy green bean fries! Fresh green beans are coated in egg and flour, then rolled in a crunchy, well-seasoned Panko breadcrumb mixture. After that, they’re baked for 10 minutes, and served hot, along with a creamy Ranch and Sriracha dipping sauce!

They’re so good! Perfect for a small meal (get the kids to eat their veggies!) or a small get together, these crunchy green beans will be a big hit! They don’t take too much effort to prepare, and then you can serve them with pride… because your family or friends will love this dish!

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Prepare The Green Beans

You will need a pound of fresh green beans to make this dish, and the recipe, as written, will make 4 servings. Cut off the very tip ends of the green beans with a sharp knife, then set them aside while you get the rest of the ingredients ready to go.

Fresh green beans ready to have their ends trimmed for this dish.

A Tiny Bit Of Prep Work

Preheat your oven to 425°F. and lightly spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray. Stir Panko breadcrumbs, parsley, seasoning salt, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper and onion powder together in a bowl or on a large plate. Set the bowl or plate aside.

In a small separate dish, combine Ranch salad dressing with a teaspoon of Sriracha sauce. This will be the dipping sauce for the finished green beans. Taste it, and add more Sriracha sauce if you want it “hotter”. Set the sauce aside or refrigerate it until serving time.

Okay… now measure all purpose flour into a medium bowl. In a separate medium bowl, beat two eggs. Now you’re ready for the “Green Bean Dipping Station”. Place the various bowls on the kitchen counter in this order (L to R): Green beans, Flour, Eggs, and the Panko breadcrumb mixture last.

Panko bread crumbs and a variety of spices are combined in a bowl.A dipping sauce is made with Ranch and Sriracha for the crispy green bean fries.Dipping station with bowls of flour, egg, and panko mixture for dredging fresh green beans.

Let’s Get Those Green Beans Ready For The Oven!

Before you start dipping those green beans, I must tell you your fingers will probably get messy! I find it helpful to use one hand for the flour and a fork for the egg mixture. Okay, now that’s off the table, so here’s how to get those green beans ready for the oven. By the way, once you get the rhythm of it, this step will go quicker:

Step #1: Dip the green beans (one at a time or a few at a time-your choice) in the flour, coating all sides. You can use your fingers and/or a fork to do this.
Step #2: Dip flour covered beans in the egg mixture to coat all sides, letting excess egg drip back into the bowl. TIP: It’s helpful to lift them out using a fork.
Step #3: REPEAT Steps 1 and 2. (That’s right… flour, egg, flour, egg).
Step #4: Roll the green beans in the seasoned Panko breadcrumb mixture until coated on all sides.

Repeat this process for all remaining green beans, and place them on a large baking sheet in a single layer (don’t overcrowd) as you finish each “batch”.

Green beans are dredged in flour mixture to cover.Flour coated green beans are coated in egg, then process is repeated.The flour and egg coated green beans will be rolled in a panko breadcrumb/spice mixture.

Ready, Set… BAKE!

Bake at 425°F. for 10 minutes. Halfway through the baking time, turn the beans to the other side, then finish cooking. When done, the Panko coated green beans should be golden brown in color and crispy on the outside.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and serve the crispy green bean fries immediately, while hot. Be sure to serve the dipping sauce on the side, too… yum!

Coated green beans are baked in a single layer on a large baking sheet for 10 minutes.Crispy green bean fries are golden brown once baked.

Time To Enjoy Some Crispy Green Bean Fries

Transfer the hot, crispy green bean fries to a serving plate with a spatula, and serve with the dipping sauce on the side. Serve immediately, and enjoy them with those you love.

The dipping sauce isn’t too spicy, so don’t be afraid to try it! P.S. If you prefer a more spicy sauce, simply add additional Sriracha (or hot sauce) to suit your personal taste.

The crispy green bean fries are served hot, with a Ranch and Sriracha dipping sauce.

A Ranch and Sriracha dipping sauce is served along with the crispy green bean fries.

Use The Green Beans As A Side Dish, Too!

Crispy Green Bean Fries are also great used as a side dish for a variety of meats. We especially love them served with chicken, pork and beef. Below is a photo of them served as a side dish for Easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites (with mashed potatoes also on the side)! YUM… they’re so good!

Crispy green bean fries make a great side dish for meats, as well!

 

I really hope you have the opportunity to make these crispy green bean fries, and trust you will enjoy them, too! Thanks so much for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again for more delicious recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a GREAT day!

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Crispy Green Bean Fries
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Watch how fast a plate of Crispy Green Bean Fries with Ranch/Sriracha dipping sauce disappears at a get together! They're easy and delicious!

Category: Appetizer/Snack, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy green bean fries
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 239 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans tips trimmed off both ends
  • ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
For Dipping Sauce:
  • ¼ cup Ranch salad dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce or other hot sauce
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a large baking sheet lightly with non-stick spray.

  2. Cut tip off of both ends of the green beans. Place in bowl; set aside.

  3. Combine Panko breadcrumbs, parsley, seasoning salt, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper and onion powder in a bowl or on a large dinner plate. Set aside.

  4. In a separate small dish, combine Ranch dressing with Sriracha sauce. Set sauce aside or refrigerate until serving time.

  5. Place flour into a medium bowl. Set aside.

  6. In a separate medium bowl, beat two eggs. Now you're ready for the "Green Bean Dipping Station". Place bowls on counter in this order (L to R): Green beans, Flour, Eggs, and Panko mix last.

  7. Step #1: Dip green beans (one. or a few at a time) in flour, coating all sides. You can use fingers and/or a fork for this.

    Step #2: Dip flour covered beans in the egg mixture, coating all sides, letting excess egg drip back into bowl. TIP: It's helpful to lift them out using a fork.

    Step #3: REPEAT Steps 1 and 2. (That's right... flour, egg, flour, egg).

    Step #4: Coat green beans in Panko mixture until all sides covered.

    Repeat process for remaining beans. Place them in a single layer (don't overcrowd) on large baking sheet as you finish each "batch".

  8. Bake at 425°F. for 10 minutes total. **After 5 minutes, flip the beans to the other side, then finish cooking**. When done, coating should be golden brown and crispy on the outside. Remove from oven; transfer beans to serving plate and serve immediately while hot, with dipping sauce on the side.

Recipe Notes

Caloric calculation is formulated on consuming 1/4 of the crispy green bean fries and 1/4 of the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Green Bean Fries
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
Calories 239 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 97mg32%
Sodium 434mg19%
Potassium 331mg9%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 963IU19%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 85mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Cranberry Caramel Apple Yams

Baked Cranberry Caramel Apple Yams are amazing! Canned yams are mashed, topped with cranberries, apples & pecans, then drizzled with caramel.Baked Cranberry Caramel Apple Yams are amazing! Canned yams are mashed, topped with cranberries, apples & pecans, then drizzled with caramel.

Looking for an amazing side dish that is delicious enough to serve for the holidays? Or are you looking for a side dish recipe that goes well with a chicken, beef or pork dinner, any time of year?

Guess what? I think you will LOVE this recipe for cranberry caramel apple yams! This recipe will make 8 small servings or 6 slightly larger servings.

This is an easy to prepare layered side dish that tastes wonderful! The bottom layer is creamy mashed yams (with brown sugar), the middle layer is cranberries, apples, walnuts or pecans, and the top is drizzled with caramel sauce!

This recipe uses canned yams, which makes it convenient, practically effortless to make, and saves a lot of preparation time, too!

Put those layers of goodness together and you have a colorful, lip-smackin’ delicious side dish! The recipe for cranberry caramel apple yams originated in an old cookbook I had, and now I can’t wait to share it with you. Here’s how to make this dish.

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Prepare The Yams (Layer #1)

Before beginning, preheat your oven to 350°F., and lightly spray or grease the bottom and sides of a 2 quart baking dish.

Drain the liquid from a large can of yams, then place them in a mixing bowl, along with packed brown sugar and salt. Use an electric mixer to combine these ingredients until thoroughly “mashed” and smooth in texture.

Spread the mashed yam mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Set the dish aside while you prepare the cranberry apple layer.

Drained canned yams, salt and brown sugar are combined in a medium bowl.An electric mixer is used to mash the yams until smooth in texture.Mashed brown sugar yams are spread in a greased 2 quart baking dish.

Cook The Cranberry Apple Mixture (Layer #2)

Place fresh or frozen (unthawed) cranberries, chopped apple, granulated sugar and water in a medium saucepan.

Cook the fruit mixture on Medium heat for about 7-10 minutes, stirring often, until most of the cranberries have popped and burst open. As the cranberries “pop”, this fruit mixture will thicken slightly.

Cranberries, chopped apple, granulated sugar and water are placed in a medium saucepan.Cranberry/apple mixture is cooked 7-10 minutes or until cranberries pop or burst open.

Remove the saucepan from the heat source and stir in chopped walnuts or pecans (whichever you prefer or have available).

Spoon the cranberry/apple mixture over the top of the yams in the baking dish, covering as much of the surface as possible.

Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) are stirred into cranberry/apple mixture in pan.The cranberry/apple/nut mixture is spread on top of the mashed yams in baking dish.

Make The Simple Caramel Topping (Layer #3)

Now it’s time to make a simple caramel sauce to drizzle over the top of this dish! It’s EASY! Stir brown sugar, butter and 1 Tablespoon water together in a small saucepan. Bring this mixture to a boil on medium-low heat.

Continue to let the sauce boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly while it cooks. After it has boiled for two minutes, remove the pan from the heat. IMMEDIATELY drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the top of the cranberry/apple layer. Now the cranberry caramel apple yams are ready to bake!

Butter, brown sugar and a Tablespoon of water are placed in pan to make caramel sauce.Caramel sauce is boiled for two minutes before being removed from heat.Hot caramel sauce is drizzled over the top of the cranberry/apple/nut layer.

Time To Enjoy The Cranberry Caramel Apple Yams

Bake the yams (uncovered) at 350°F. for 15-17 minutes. They are done when fully heated through! Serve the cranberry caramel apple yams while hot, and enjoy the creamy yams, tangy and sweet fruit, crunchy nuts, and sweet caramel sauce on top.

This dish goes GREAT with chicken, beef and pork, and would be a great addition to any holiday feast! The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, and is truly a delicious yet simple dish to prepare.

YUM! I even enjoy grabbing a spoonful of the leftovers at room temperature. This dish is so good I can’t help myself. We enjoyed the yams this time, served alongside Classic Turkey Croquettes!

The cranberry caramel apple yams are baked for 15 minutes to fully heat them through.A fork, holding a bite of the cranberry caramel apple yams, ready to be eaten.

I really hope you’ll give these cranberry caramel apple yams a try, and am confident you’ll enjoy them as much we do! We love the colors, flavors, and textures of this wonderful side dish!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and please come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Original recipe source:  Gooseberry Patch “Big Book Of Holiday Cooking”, page 245, published in 2012 by Time Home Entertainment, Inc.

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Cranberry Caramel Apple Yams
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Baked Cranberry Caramel Apple Yams are amazing! Canned yams are mashed, topped with cranberries, apples & pecans, then drizzled with caramel.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry caramel apple yams
Servings: 8 small servings
Calories Per Serving: 273 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 29 ounces canned yams drained
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • teaspoon salt
For Fruit Layer:
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ½ large apple (any variety) cored/peeled/chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • cup water
For Caramel Drizzle:
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon water
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray/grease bottom/sides of a 2 qt. baking dish.

  2. Drain liquid from canned yams, then place yams in a large bowl, with packed brown sugar and salt. Use electric mixer to combine, until mashed/smooth in texture. Spread yams evenly in baking dish. Set aside.

  3. Place cranberries, apple, granulated sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Cook on Medium heat 7-10 minutes, stirring often, until most cranberries have popped/burst open. As it cooks, fruit mixture will thicken slightly. Remove pan from heat; stir in chopped walnuts or pecans. Spoon cranberry/apple mixture evenly over yams in baking dish. Set aside.

  4. Combine brown sugar, butter and 1 T. water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium-low heat. Continue to let sauce boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove pan from the heat. IMMEDIATELY drizzle caramel evenly over cranberry/apple layer.

  5. Bake (uncovered) at 350°F. for 15-17 minutes. The yams are done when fully heated through. Serve hot, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Caramel Apple Yams
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/8 of total))
Calories 273 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 918mg26%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 202IU4%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Baked Cranberry Caramel Apple Yams are amazing! Canned yams are mashed, topped with cranberries, apples & pecans, then drizzled with caramel.

Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice

Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice is a tasty, low calorie vegetable side dish that goes well with chicken, beef and pork, and is simple to make!
Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice is a tasty, low calorie vegetable side dish that goes well with chicken, beef and pork, and is simple to make!

If you’re looking for an easy to prepare veggie side dish that is very low calorie and still tastes good, how about trying this recipe for lemon garlic cauliflower rice? The recipe makes enough for about four (1/3 cup) servings. Of course, if you’re really hungry, this dish can be split between two servings, and no one will be the wiser… wink wink!

Cauliflower is a vey versatile vegetable to cook. I’ve mashed it, grilled it, used it in casseroles, soups, appetizers, and a variety of main and side dishes. Today I am sharing this recipe for riced cauliflower which is used as a side dish.

Cauliflower rice LOOKS a bit like long grain white rice, so if you’re trying to cut out carbs or calories, it is considered a viable substitute that is far lower in calories. Typically I use a frozen bag of cauliflower rice (found in most grocery stores), and thaw it before using. That makes it VERY convenient to make, with a lot less prep time. Of course, you can also finely grate fresh cauliflower by hand, if desired! Here’s how to make lemon garlic cauliflower rice.

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How To Make Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice

Melt a Tablespoon of butter in a large skillet on LOW heat. Add minced garlic to the melted butter, and stir, while cooking the garlic for about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Make sure to not burn the garlic, because garlic becomes bitter when that happens.

Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet. Mix these ingredients together until combined, and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. NOTE: If you’re using frozen cauliflower rice, make sure it has been fully thawed and drained before adding it to the skillet.

Minced garlic is cooked in melted butter in a large skillet.Riced cauliflower is added to melted butter and garlic and cooked for a couple minutes.

Final Steps To Finish This Dish

Stir chicken broth, dried parsley, Italian seasoning and lemon zest into the cauliflower rice. Mix well, to ensure the spices and grated lemon zest are distributed well throughout the cauliflower rice.

Chicken broth, dried parsley, Italian seasoning, and lemon zest is added to season the cauliflower rice.

Pour lemon juice over the cauliflower, and stir until it has been fully incorporated into the lemon garlic cauliflower rice. Cook on medium heat, stirring often for 1-2 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is completely heated through. That’s it… now it’s ready to be served!

Fresh lemon juice is added to the seasoned riced cauliflower and stirred to combine.

Serving The Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice

Transfer the lemon garlic cauliflower rice to a small serving bowl, and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired (optional). Serve the hot rice alongside a favorite main dish, and enjoy this delicious, low calorie veggie dish!

The lemon garlic cauliflower rice pairs especially well with chicken, beef and pork! It has a bit of a garlic and citrus “pop” when eaten, which is a nice feature. When I photographed the preparation of the rice, I served it with a wedge of Tamale Pie (recipe coming soon), and they actually “played well” together.

Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice is served in a blue bowl, and garnished with fresh parsley.Shown, served alongside Tamale Pie, the lemon garlic cauliflower rice is a great side dish!

I hope you have the opportunity to prepare this simple side dish for yourself or for those you love, and hope you enjoy it. Thank you very much for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a blessed day.

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Recipe adapted from: The online magazine called “LiveSmart”, volume 11, page 34, available through isabeldprice.com 

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Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
9 mins
 

Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice is a tasty, low calorie vegetable side dish that goes well with chicken, beef and pork, and is simple to make!

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon garlic cauliflower rice
Servings: 4 approx. (1/2 cup per serving)
Calories Per Serving: 59 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 16 ounces cauliflower rice thawed, if frozen
  • 2 Tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (yellow peel)
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • fresh parsley for garnish, if desired
Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet on LOW heat. Add minced garlic; cook about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Stir often, to not burn garlic, or it becomes bitter.

  2. Add cauliflower rice to the skillet. Mix with butter/garlic until combined. Cook on Medium-Low,, stirring often, for 2 minutes. NOTE: If using frozen cauliflower rice, make sure it's fully thawed/drained before adding to skillet.

  3. Stir chicken broth, seasonings (parsley and Italian seasoning), and lemon zest into the cauliflower rice. Add lemon juice; stir until combined with other ingredients.

  4. Cook on Medium-Low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until the cauliflower rice is heated through.

  5. Transfer lemon garlic cauliflower rice to serving bowl; garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/2 cup per serving))
Calories 59 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 85mg4%
Potassium 357mg10%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 90IU2%
Vitamin C 57mg69%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Lemon Garlic Cauliflower Rice is a tasty, low calorie vegetable side dish that goes well with chicken, beef and pork, and is simple to make!

 

Pineapple Topped Sweet Potato Puff

Pineapple Topped Sweet Potato Puff is a delicious side dish featuring cinnamon vanilla mashed sweet potatoes, with a pineapple crumb topping!
Pineapple Topped Sweet Potato Puff is a delicious side dish featuring cinnamon vanilla mashed sweet potatoes, with a pineapple crumb topping!

Today I want to share a yummy recipe for a fruit topped veggie side dish! I found the original recipe in an old cookbook, and we loved the taste of this simple dish. The recipe, as written, makes 8 servings, so it’s not only great for dinner (and leftovers!), but would be a wonderful addition to a holiday table, as well.

The recipe uses fresh sweet potatoes (also known as yams), and I typically use the red-skinned variety. This side dish does require a bit of planning ahead because it is necessary to boil the fresh sweet potatoes for about 40 minutes to get them soft enough to mash. Once you get past that part, the rest of the dish is easy! This dish has two distinct layers of flavor… a bottom layer of cinnamon vanilla seasoned mashed sweet potatoes, and a final layer of crumbly pineapple topping. Here’s how to make this delicious veggie side dish.

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Prepare The Sweet Potatoes

Wash the sweet potatoes, then piece each potato 5-6 times with the tines of a fork, or with a sharp knife. Place them in a large pan of boiling water and cook them on medium high heat for about 40 minutes or until softened. To test for doneness, simply insert a knife into the middle of a sweet potato. The knife should be able to pierce the potato very easily once done.

Remove potatoes from the water, and let them cool for 1-2 minutes, then remove the peel (discard the peels). Cut the peeled sweet potatoes into slices or chunks, and place them in a medium sized bowl. At this point, you should also preheat your oven to 350°F. so it is ready to go, once the dish is assembled.

Three medium sized sweet potatoes cooking in boiling water in a large saucepan.After cooking, sweet potatoes are peeled and then mashed using an electric mixer.

Make The Sweet Potato Filling

Use an electric mixer to “mash” the sweet potatoes until mostly smooth and lump-free. Add sugar, softened butter, eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and salt, and mix these ingredients together, until fully incorporated. Pour the sweet potato mixture into an UNGREASED 2 quart baking dish, then set the dish aside while making the pineapple topping.

The sweet potatoes are mashed to remove chunks before adding other ingredients.Sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, butter, cinnamon and salt are mixed with the mashed sweet potatoes.Sweet potato mixture is poured into an ungreased, 2 quart casserole dish.

Make The Pineapple Topping

Measure all purpose flour, sugar, egg and softened butter into a medium sized bowl. Stir the ingredients together until it becomes a thick, “wet” looking batter. Fold an 8 oz. can of well-drained crushed pineapple into the batter until combined. This is the pineapple topping for the sweet potatoes, and it will be slightly “lumpy” in texture..

Flour, sugar, softened butter and an egg are combined in a medium bowl.A well-drained 8 ounce can of crushed pineapple is added to the topping mixture.

Ready… Set… Bake!

Drop the pineapple topping (by the spoonful) over the top of the sweet potatoes, trying to cover as much of the surface as possible. Place the casserole dish on the middle rack of your preheated oven.

Bake the pineapple topped sweet potato puff at 350°F for 30-35 minutes. When done, the top will be light golden brown in color, and the sweet potato filling will have “puffed up” a bit as it was baking. Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 1-2 minutes before serving (it’s quite HOT).

A layer of pineapple topping is added to the top of the sweet potato mixture in casserole dish.Once baked, the pineapple topped sweet potato puff is golden brown and rises slightly in dish.

Serve The Pineapple Topped Sweet Potato Puff

To serve this dish, spoon up the pineapple topped sweet potato puff and place on individual serving dishes. The sweet potato puff is so colorful, sweet and buttery, and pairs wonderfully with the sweet pineapple topping!

The day I photographed this recipe, we enjoyed this vegetable dish served alongside yummy Air Fryer Crusted Mahi Mahi. This dish would also compliment a variety of main dishes, such as beef, pork, turkey or chicken, etc. Any leftovers can be easily reheated in the oven or in a microwave, so don’t worry about having too much!

A look at the insides of the pineapple topped sweet potato puff in the serving dish.The pineapple topped sweet potato puff was served alongside a piece of crusty, air fried fish.

I hope you have the opportunity to make this tasty vegetable side dish for yourself and/or for those you love. Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Recipe adapted from: Gooseberry Patch “Big Book of Holiday Cooking”, page 199, submitted by Linda Littlejohn, published in 2012 by Oxmoor House and Time Home Entertainment, Inc.

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Pineapple Topped Sweet Potato Puff
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

Pineapple Topped Sweet Potato Puff is a delicious side dish featuring cinnamon vanilla mashed sweet potatoes, with a pineapple crumb topping!

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pineapple topped sweet potato puff
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 338 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For Sweet Potato Filling:
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes boiled, peeled, mashed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For Pineapple Topping:
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg slightly beaten
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple (canned) well drained
Instructions
  1. Wash sweet potatoes; piece each potato 5-6 times with the tines of a fork, or with a sharp knife. Place them in large pan of boiling water; cook on medium high heat for 40 minutes or until softened. To test for doneness, insert a knife into the middle of a sweet potato. Knife should easily pierce potato very once done. Remove potatoes from water; let cool 1-2 minutes. Remove peel (discard peels). Cut sweet potatoes into slices or chunks; place in medium bowl.

  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. so it's ready to go, once dish is assembled.

  3. Use electric mixer to "mash" sweet potatoes until smooth and lump-free. Add sugar, butter, eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Mix until fully incorporated. Pour in UNGREASED 2 qt. baking dish. Set aside while making pineapple topping.

  4. Measure flour, sugar, egg and softened butter into medium bowl. Stir together until it becomes a thick, wet batter. Fold pineapple into batter until combined. Drop pineapple topping (by the spoonful) over the top of the sweet potatoes; cover as much of the surface as possible.

  5. Place baking dish on middle rack of oven. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes. When done, the top will be light golden brown in color, and sweet potato filling will have "puffed up". Remove from the oven; let rest 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Topped Sweet Potato Puff
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/8 of total))
Calories 338 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 101mg34%
Sodium 212mg9%
Potassium 194mg6%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 43g48%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 5202IU104%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Pineapple Topped Sweet Potato Puff is a delicious side dish featuring cinnamon vanilla mashed sweet potatoes, with a pineapple crumb topping!

Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash

Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash is a tasty veggie side dish! Squash is seasoned with butter, spices, and Parmesan, and it’s ready in 30 minutes!
Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash is a tasty veggie side dish! Squash is seasoned with butter, spices, and Parmesan, and it's ready in 30 minutes!

Tender and seasoned well with butter, spices and Parmesan cheese, this simple acorn squash recipe is delicious, and I think you’ll enjoy it! I’ve been experimenting with acorn squash recipes for the past couple of years, have enjoyed the process!

I’ve already posted delicious “sweet” recipes for Apple Pecan Stuffed Acorn Squash and Baked Praline Acorn Squash on my blog. Now it’s time for a “SAVORY” recipe for this versatile winter squash! It is ready in 30 minutes from start to finish, so you can’t go wrong with this recipe! Here’s how easy it is to make:

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Prepare The Acorn Squash For Baking

Before beginning, remember to preheat your oven to 400°F. Okay- here we go:  Start with a 1½ to 2 pound acorn squash. This is considered a medium sized squash, since they can get as large as 5 pounds! Carefully slice the squash in half through the middle (NOT stem to bottom!) then scoop out and discard the seeds and pulp from each half.

Place the squash, cut side down, and slice each half into 1″ wide slices, creating a half moon-shaped slice. Place all the slices into a large mixing bowl, and set aside.

A medium sized acorn squash ready to slice in half for this recipe.Seeds and pulp need to be removed from each of the acorn squash halves.One inch slices are cut from each of the acorn squash halves.

This is what the slices will look like after they have been cut.

The acorn squash slices resemble a half-moon in shape after being cut.

Seasoning The Acorn Squash

Now it’s time to make the seasoning sauce for the squash. Melt butter in a small saucepan. When melted, add garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Pour the sauce over the acorn squash slices, and toss gently, until the squash is covered on all sides with the buttery spice mixture.

Spices are combined with melted butter in a small saucepan.

All the acorn squash slices are gently tossed to coat them with butter/spice mixture.

Bake The Acorn Squash

Lay the seasoned acorn squash slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle each slice on top with a little grated Parmesan cheese (either fresh grated or the kind you get in a green shaker can). Bake them at 400°F. for 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender.

Test for doneness by inserting a knife into the middle of a slice. It should glide in smoothly, showing you the squash is tender. Remove the pan from the oven, and serve the roasted Parmesan acorn squash while hot.

Acorn squash is sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and baked in a single layer for 20 minutes.

 

Serve The Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash

To serve, arrange the roasted Parmesan acorn squash slices on a serving platter or onto individual plates. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy this savory vegetable side dish. A butter knife can easily be used to separate (cut away) the tender squash from the peel.

The roasted Parmesan acorn squash is garnished with fresh parsley and served.Roasted Parmesan acorn squash is served hot, and is very tender to the bite

I hope you have the opportunity to try this easy to prepare side dish, and trust you will enjoy it as much as we do. Thank you for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash is a tasty veggie side dish! Squash is seasoned with butter, spices, and Parmesan, and it's ready in 30 minutes!

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Keyword: roasted Parmesan acorn squash
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 161 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 medium acorn squash between 1½-2 pounds
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese fresh or shaker container
  • fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Carefully slice squash in half through the middle (NOT stem to bottom!). Scoop out/discard seeds and pulp. Place squash cut side down, and slice each half into 1" wide slices, creating half moon-shaped slices. Place into large bowl; set aside.

  3. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Pour sauce over acorn squash; toss gently, until squash is covered on all sides with sauce. Lay slices in single layer on large baking sheet. Sprinkle slices with grated Parmesan (fresh grated or green shaker can type).

  4. Bake at 400°F. for 20 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender. Test for doneness by inserting knife into the middle of a slice. It should glide in smoothly. Remove from the oven; serve roasted Parmesan acorn squash immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
Calories 161 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 284mg12%
Potassium 606mg17%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 0.02g0%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 928IU19%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 95mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash is a tasty veggie side dish! Squash is seasoned with butter, spices, and Parmesan, and it's ready in 30 minutes!

 

Spicy Sweet Potato Bites

Spicy Sweet Potato Bites (2 servings) are an easy to make, oven-roasted side dish. Seasoned with Southwestern spices, you’ll enjoy them!
Spicy Sweet Potato Bites (2 servings) are an easy to make, oven-roasted side dish. Seasoned with Southwestern spices, you'll enjoy them!

If you enjoy sweet potatoes, then I am pretty sure you’ll enjoy these yummy, oven-roasted spicy sweet potato bites! They have a tiny little “kick” from the Southwestern-inspired spices, but honestly, they are not TOO spicy for most folks.

The recipe, as written, is enough for two servings (or three, if serving a smaller portion). A medium-sized fresh sweet potato is sliced, cubed, seasoned with oil and spices, then roasted until soft and tender. It really is a simple dish to make, and tastes great, especially when paired with beef, chicken or pork! Let me show you how easy it is to make this delicious veggie side dish!

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Preparing The Sweet Potatoes

Before beginning, preheat your oven to 350°F. It doesn’t take long to prepare the sweet potatoes, and you want the oven preheated once they’re ready to go! Okay? Okay. Now let’s get the sweet potatoes ready to be roasted.

Clean the unpeeled sweet potatoes well with water to remove any dirt present, then pat dry. Carefully cut the UNPEELED sweet potato into  1″ long wedges (the length of the sweet potato). Cut each wedge into thirds, lengthwise (like a long French fry). Now cut each piece into small cubes (a width of about an inch or so). Place the sweet potato cubes into a mixing bowl.

Fresh, unpeeled sweet potatoes are cut in wedges, then diced into cubes.Diced sweet potatoes in a large glass bowl, ready for seasoning.

Seasoning The Sweet Potatoes

The spicy seasoning mix is a cinch to make. Simply measure garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper into a small bowl or container. Stir to mix, then set aside. See how easy that was? Now it’s time to season the sweet potatoes before roasting.

Spices are combined in small dish to season the Spicy Sweet Potato Bites.

Add 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil to the sweet potato cubes, then stir or toss them, to lightly coat them with the oil. Lightly coating the sweet potatoes with oil helps the spices to “stick” to the potatoes for baking.

Sprinkle the spice mix over the sweet potatoes, and then stir or toss them well, making sure all potatoes are covered with the oil and spices. Now the sweet potatoes are ready to roast in the oven.

Olive oil is added to sweet potato cubes, then tossed to combine.Seasoning mixture is added to oil-covered sweet potato cubes before cooking.

Time To Bake!

Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat liner, then add the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer. Bake the spicy sweet potato bites in a 350°F. preheated oven for 45-50 minutes. Your total baking time may vary slightly, due to the size of the potato cubes you’re using, or temperature variations in different ovens.

When done, the spicy sweet potato bites should be slightly crispy on the outside, yet soft and tender on the inside. You can test for doneness by inserting a knife into a piece to see if it is soft inside. If nice and tender, they’re ready to serve. If still a bit firm, place them back in the oven for 2-3 more minutes, then check again.

Single layer of spicy sweet potato bites on parchment paper, ready to bake.

Who’s Ready For Some Spicy Sweet Potato Bites?

Once done, transfer the hot, roasted sweet potatoes to a serving bowl or individual plates, and serve hot. This recipe (as written below) will yield 2 good sized servings (or 3 small servings). The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make the quantity you need, if necessary!

Spicy Sweet Potato Bites are served as a side dish, on a white plate.

I hope you enjoy this simple recipe for spicy sweet potato bites… we sure do! Thanks for stopping by this blog today, and I invite you to come back again soon for more yummy recipes! Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Spicy Sweet Potato Bites
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Spicy Sweet Potato Bites (2 servings) are an easy to make, oven-roasted side dish. Seasoned with Southwestern spices, you'll enjoy them!

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy sweet potato bites
Servings: 2 (or 3 smaller portions)
Calories Per Serving: 142 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 medium sweet potato unpeeled
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper OR Silpat liner.

  2. Clean sweet potatoes with water to remove any dirt present; pat dry. Carefully cut UNPEELED sweet potato into 1" long wedges (length of the sweet potato). Cut each wedge into thirds lengthwise (like a French fry). Now cut each piece into small cubes (width of about 1"). Place sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl.

  3. Measure garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper into a small bowl. Stir to mix; set aside.

  4. Add olive oil to sweet potatoes; stir or toss, to lightly coat them with oil. Sprinkle potatoes with spice mix; stir or toss well, making sure potatoes are covered with oil/spices.

  5. Place sweet potatoes onto prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 350°F. for 45-50 minutes. When done, potatoes should be slightly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Test for doneness by inserting a knife into a piece. If soft inside, they're ready to serve. If still a bit firm, place back in oven for 2-3 more minutes, then check again. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts
Spicy Sweet Potato Bites
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/2 of total))
Calories 142 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 367mg16%
Potassium 424mg12%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 16310IU326%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Air Fryer Crispy Mini Potatoes

It doesn’t take long to make Air Fryer Crispy Mini Potatoes! Crispy outside, soft inside and seasoned well, they’re a great veggie side dish!
It doesn't take long to make Air Fryer Crispy Mini Potatoes! Crispy outside, soft inside and seasoned well, they're a great veggie side dish!

If you enjoy potatoes and have access to an air fryer, you’re more than likely going to LOVE these little potatoes! We sure do! They are cooked in an air fryer, which is a kitchen appliance that uses super hot circulating air to cook food, using very little oil.

The outside potato peel get all crispy and delicious, yet the inside stays fluffy and soft! These yummy little potatoes are so delicious, and the best part is they’re simple to make, and only take a few minutes to prep! Let me show you how to make this perfect side dish, which pairs well with poultry, fish, beef or pork!

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Prepping The Mini Potatoes For The Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. for 3-4 minutes while you get the potatoes ready to cook. You can use small red or golden potatoes, but if you happen to have both kinds, USE them! Ours came already combined in a bag at our local grocery store.

My favorite way to make this recipe is using both red and gold potatoes. Try to use small potatoes, roughly about the size of a plum for this recipe (and for quickest cooking time). Clean or scrub the outside of the potatoes to remove any dirt, then dry them thoroughly. Slice each potato in half, then place the halves in a mixing bowl.

Red and gold mini potatoes are rinsed clean, then dried and cut in half before seasoning.

Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, and then add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the potatoes. Toss the potatoes well, so they’re covered with the oil and the spices. That’s it… see how easy the prep work is? Now the mini potatoes are ready to cook!

Olive oil and seasonings are added to the bowl of halved mini potatoes.The mini potatoes have been tossed with olive oil and seasonings and are ready to cook.

Into The Air Fryer They Go!

Place the seasoned potato halves into the basket of your air fryer, trying to keep them in a single layer, if possible. Cook them at 400°F for 10 minutes, then remove the basket and stir them or give the basket a good shake.

Cook them for an additional 7-8 minutes, then check to see if they’re done. The outsides should be crispy and lightly browned. Stick a knife into a potato half. If done, the knife should easily glide into the softened insides of the potato. NOTE: If your potatoes are slightly larger in size, please be aware they may require 2-3 more minutes to finish cooking all the way through.

Seasoned mini potatoes are placed in a single layer in air fryer basket to cook.Air Fryer crispy mini potatoes are finished cooking, and are ready to serve.

Prepare Potatoes For Serving

Once done, transfer the hot air fryer crispy mini potatoes to a serving bowl. Generously squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top of the potatoes and gently stir. Sprinkle the top of the potatoes with chopped fresh parsley, and serve the potatoes immediately.

Fresh lemon juice is squeezed over the hot mini potatoes before serving.A white bowl of air fryer crispy mini potatoes garnished with parsley, ready to be eaten!

Time To Enjoy Some Air Fryer Crispy Mini Potatoes!

Wow… I think you’re going to love these little spuds! They were served (in the photo below) with Pan Seared Creole Salmon  and some of our home grown and canned green beans! What a delicious meal, and I’m not kidding… these little potatoes taste wonderful!

Salmon and green beans served on a plate with air fryer crispy mini potatoes.

I hope you have the chance to make some air fryer crispy mini potatoes soon for those you love, and trust you’ll enjoy them! Thank you so much for stopping by, and please come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Have a great day.

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Air Fryer Crispy Mini Potatoes
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 

It doesn't take long to make Air Fryer Crispy Mini Potatoes! Crispy outside, soft inside and seasoned well, they're a great veggie side dish!

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer crispy mini potatoes
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 123 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 pound baby potatoes (red /gold) (about 20 small potatoes), halved
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt + more if desired
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper + more if desired
  • fresh lemon juice a generous squeeze or two
  • fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. for 3-4 minutes while you get potatoes ready.

  2. Clean potatoes to remove dirt, then dry. Cut potatoes in half; place in bowl.

  3. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil; add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss potatoes well, so they're covered with oil/spices.

  4. Place potatoes halves in air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes; stir potatoes or give basket a good shake. Cook potatoes 7-8 more minutes, then check to see if they're done. Stick a knife into a potato. If done, knife should easily glide in and out of the potato. NOTE: If potatoes used are larger, they may require 2-3 additional minutes to finish cooking.

  5. Transfer potatoes to serving bowl. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over them; gently stir to combine. Sprinkle with chopped parsley; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Crispy Mini Potatoes
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
Calories 123 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 298mg13%
Potassium 496mg14%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 12IU0%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!It doesn't take long to make Air Fryer Crispy Mini Potatoes! Crispy outside, soft inside and seasoned well, they're a great veggie side dish!

Sweet Potato Apple Bake

You’ll love Sweet Potato Apple Bake! This yummy dish features layers of sweet potatoes, apples, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and pecans!
You'll love Sweet Potato Apple Bake! This yummy dish features layers of sweet potatoes, apples, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and pecans!

Today I want to share an absolutely delicious side dish! It’s a dish that requires minimal prep before it is baked to perfection. My husband and I both think it tastes like dessert, even though we enjoy it served as a side dish. It’s the best of two worlds… if you enjoy sweet potatoes and the taste of apple pie… then this dish is for YOU!

The sweet potato apple bake only takes about 10 minutes to get ready, then it bakes away the rest of the time. How easy is THAT? I really think you’re gonna love this tasty dish, so let me show you just how simple it is to prepare.

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Prepare The Sweet Potato And Apple

Before starting, preheat your oven to 350°F. It doesn’t take long to get the potatoes ready, so you want your oven preheated to save time! Peel a large sweet potato (the red skinned kind). Slice the sweet potato in half lengthwise. Cut each half into half-moon shaped pieces about ¼” thick. Separate the slices into two equal piles.

Peel the apple, then remove the seeds. Cut the apple in half from the stem down to the bottom. Cut each half into the same size half-moon shaped pieces (¼” thick). Keep the apple slices in one pile.

A large sweet potato is peeled, halved, then cut into moon shaped slices.An apple is peeled, then cut into thin slices, along with a sweet potato.

Time To Layer This Dish!

Spray or grease a 2 quart baking dish. Place the slices of HALF the sweet potato in a single layer in the dish. Evenly sprinkle the slices with ½ Tablespoon of brown sugar. Next, place ALL of the apples on top of the sweet potatoes, keeping the apple slices in a single layer, as much as possible.

Sprinkle the apple slices with ½ Tablespoon brown sugar and the cinnamon. Measure out 2 Tablespoon of chopped pecans and set them aside for later (not in the layering). Take the REMAINING chopped pecans and evenly sprinkle them over the brown sugar cinnamon apple slices.

A baking dish with bottom layer of sweet potato and brown sugar, topped with apple slices.Pecans and cinnamon are sprinkled on a layer of apple slices in baking dish.

Now add the final half of the sweet potato slices over the apples, placing them in a single layer, once again. Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with the remaining Tablespoon of brown sugar, then drizzle melted butter over the sweet potatoes.

Brown sugar is sprinkled on final layer of sweet potato slices in baking dish.Melted butter is drizzled over the sweet potatoes.

Ready To Bake

COVER THE BAKING DISH and bake at 350°F. for 35 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, and top with the reserved 2 Tablespoons pecans (and a couple shakes of cinnamon, if desired).

Leave the lid OFF and place the dish back into the oven. Continue baking (uncovered) for an additional 30-35 minutes. When done, the sweet potatoes and apples will be lightly browned and tender. You can insert a knife into a sweet potato slice to make sure it is tender!

The sweet potato apple bake is covered with melted butter and brown sugar.Chopped pecans and cinnamon is added to the top of the dish when halfway done baking.

The Sweet Potato Apple Bake Is Ready To Enjoy!

Let the sweet potato apple bake cool for just a minute, then serve it with a favorite main course, and enjoy this amazing side dish! When I was photographing this recipe, my husband and I had just smoked a whole turkey on our Traeger grill.

We served slices of the smoked turkey with this sweet potato and apple dish, along with steamed broccoli. Even though we enjoyed this meal at the very beginning of MAY, it felt like it was THANKSGIVING! Turkey and sweet potatoes… yum! This dish would be a wonderful addition to any holiday feast!

Sweet Potato Apple Bake is golden brown and tender to the bite when done baking.A portion of the sweet potato apple bake, served with turkey slice and steamed broccoli.

I hope you have the chance to try this flavor-filled recipe, because it really does taste great. The recipe yields 4 servings, so it is also a fairly inexpensive side dish to make. Thanks for stopping by, and please come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a great day.

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Recipe adapted from the cookbook: “Southern Living Best-Loved Christmas Classics”, page 113, published in 2013 by Time Home Entertainment, Inc./Oxmoor House

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Sweet Potato Apple Bake
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
 

You'll love Sweet Potato Apple Bake! This yummy dish features layers of sweet potatoes, apples, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and pecans!

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet potato apple bake
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 206 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 large sweet potato (approx. 8 oz.)
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple (approx. 8 oz.)
  • 2 Tablespoons packed dark brown sugar **divided use
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
  • cup chopped pecans ** divided use
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray a 2 quart baking dish.

  2. Peel sweet potato; slice in half lengthwise. Slice each half into "half-moon" shaped pieces about ¼" thick. Divide slices into two equal piles. Peel apple; remove seeds. Cut apple in half from stem down to bottom. Slice each half into ¼" thick "half-moon" shaped pieces. Keep apple slices in one pile. You should have 2 piles of sweet potato (½ potato in each) and 1 pile of apple slices.

Three Layers:
  1. Layer#1: Place one pile of sweet potato slices (½ of total) in a single layer in baking dish. Evenly sprinkle slices with ½ Tablespoon brown sugar.

    Layer #2: Place ALL apple slices on top of sweet potatoes in a single layer. Sprinkle apples with ½ Tablespoon brown sugar and the cinnamon. **Measure out 2 Tablespoons from the chopped pecans - set them aside for later (not in the layering). Take REMAINING chopped pecans and sprinkle them over apples.

    Layer #3: Put remaining sweet potato slices in a single layer over apples. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, then drizzle with melted butter.

Bake:
  1. COVER baking dish; bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. Remove from oven; top with reserved 2 Tablespoons pecans (and a couple shakes of cinnamon, if desired). Place dish (uncovered) back into oven. Continue baking (uncovered) for 30-35 minutes. When done, sweet potatoes/apples will be lightly browned and tender. Insert a knife into a sweet potato slice to check for tenderness. Remove from oven; let cool for a minute, then serve.

Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Apple Bake
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
Calories 206 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 63mg3%
Potassium 321mg9%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 8859IU177%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!You'll love Sweet Potato Apple Bake! This yummy dish features layers of sweet potatoes, apples, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and pecans!

Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart

Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It’s yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.
Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It's yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.

If you’re interested in an absolutely scrumptious recipe that can do double duty as either breakfast, lunch OR dinner, may I suggest this bacon, onion and spinach tart? How convenient it is to make this tart, then have it in the fridge to enjoy the leftovers throughout the week!

Caramelized onions are the unabashed star of this dish, as their flavor and sweetness permeate every bite! Add some bacon, spinach, cheese, and eggs to the filling, and you’ve got yourself a fabulous recipe! Here’s how to make this flavor-packed bacon, onion and spinach tart.

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Prepare The Crust For The Tart

For this tart, feel free to use either a homemade pie crust OR a purchased, refrigerated rolled, flat pie crust. Roll the dough out, and fit the pie crust into a 9″ tart pan (with a removable bottom). Press the dough into the sides of the pan, then trim away excess crust from the top edge. You will want the top edge of the crust to be flush with the pan.

Use the tines of a fork to prick the dough in several places on the sides and bottom. Keep the prepared crust in the refrigerator while the filling for the tart is made.

Pie dough is placed and shaped in a tart pan, to be ready for the filling.

Cook The Bacon And Spinach

Cut 4 strips of bacon crosswise into small thin strips. I use kitchen scissors and stack the bacon strips to quickly cut the pieces. Place the bacon strips into a large non-stick skillet and cook on Medium heat, stirring often. Cook the bacon for approximately 6-8 minutes.

Add 6 cups of fresh baby spinach into the skillet with the bacon. It looks like a lot of spinach, but will greatly reduce in size as it cooks. Continue to stir and cook for 1 minute, or until the spinach has wilted. Transfer the bacon/spinach mixture out of the skillet with a slotted spoon. Place on a plate lined with paper towels, to absorb excess grease.

Strips of bacon are quickly cooked in a large skillet.Baby spinach leaves are added to the cooked bacon in a large skillet.After cooking, the bacon and spinach will be removed from the pan to cool.

Caramelize The Onions

Caramelized onions will take about 25 minutes to turn out perfect, so plan ahead! Place sliced onions, dried thyme and (part of) the salt into the same large skillet you cooked the bacon/spinach in. Turn the heat to MEDIUM, and put a lid on the skillet.

Cook the onions (covered) for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook (covered) until the onions have caramelized. They will also reduce in size as they become browned and fully cooked. The longer they cook, the more caramelized and sweeter the onions become! TIP: PREHEAT your oven while the onions are cooking!

Once the onions have caramelized, take the skillet off the heat, stir, then let them cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Sliced onions, salt and thyme are placed in large skillet to cook.A lid is placed on the skillet of onions while they cook and caramelize.Once caramelized, the onions in the skillet become brown in color.

Prepare The Bacon, Onion And Spinach Tart For Baking

Now it’s time to make the filling for the Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart! In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, pepper and remaining salt until fully combined. Stir in the bacon and spinach mixture. Add the cooled caramelized onions, and stir until all ingredients are incorporated.

Carefully pour the tart filling into the prepared crust. The filling will come very close to the top of the crust. Make sure the spinach and bacon are evenly distributed in the filling. Now the bacon, onion and spinach tart is ready for baking.

Cooked bacon and spinach are added to the tarts egg filling in a large bowl.Filling for the bacon, onion and spinach tart is poured into prepared crust in a tart pan.

Bake And Broil

Bake the tart at 375°F. for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325°, and bake another 20 minutes at the lower temperature. Remove the tart from the oven and turn the oven to the BROIL setting. Sprinkle the top of the tart with shredded cheese, then place the tart about 6″ from the broiler heating element. Let it broil for 1-2 minutes, or only until the cheese has melted!. Keep an eye on it so you don’t burn the top!

Transfer the bacon, onion and spinach tart to a wire rack and let it cool about 5 minutes, before you attempt to slice and serve it.

After baking, cheese is sprinkled on top of the tart and placed under broiler to melt it.A baked bacon, onion and spinach tart cools on wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Slice And Serve The Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart

Carefully remove the tart rim from the tart by pushing up from the bottom to separate the tart from the metal rim. Slice the tart into 8 slices, serve, and enjoy! Keep any leftovers covered and refrigerated for up to 4-5 days.

The leftovers can be easily microwaved to reheat, which makes this delicious tart a perfect choice to enjoy again for breakfast, lunch or dinner the next day! When we had this for dinner, we enjoyed it served with fresh fruit and Pistachio Asparagus In Orange Sauce!

A slice of the bacon, onion and spinach tart is removed from the pan, for serving.Asparagus and fresh fruit are served alongside a slice of bacon, onion and spinach tart.

I really do love the versatility of this dish! The leftovers are wonderful as they hold up well taste-wise, even after being refrigerated for several days! I’m confident you’re going to enjoy this meal. Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day! 

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Recipe adapted from and printed from original source in April, 2018 at FamilyCircle.com

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Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It's yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.

Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon onion and cheese tart
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 258 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 refrigerated rolled pie crust or homemade
  • 4 slices bacon crosswise cut into ¼" strips
  • 6 cups baby spinach leaves
  • pounds yellow onions (about 4) cut into ¼" slices (about 6 cups total)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup half and half
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • cup shredded cheddar cheese or Gruyere
Instructions
Prep:
  1. Roll out dough; fit it into a 9" tart pan (with removable bottom). Press dough into sides of pan; trim away excess crust from top edge, so top of crust is flush with pan. Use fork tines to prick dough on sides and bottom. Refrigerate crust while making tart filling.

  2. Cut 4 strips of bacon crosswise into small thin strips. Place bacon strips in a large non-stick skillet. Cook on Medium heat, stirring often. Cook approx. 6-8 minutes. Add spinach. Continue to stir; cook for 1 minute, or until spinach has wilted. Transfer bacon/spinach mixture out of skillet with a slotted spoon. Place on plate lined with paper towels, to absorb excess grease. Do not clean skillet.

Caramelize Onions:
  1. Place onions, thyme and ¼ teaspoon salt into the same skillet. Turn to Medium heat; put a lid on skillet. Cook onions (covered) for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook (covered) until onions have caramelized, softened and are a rich brown color. When done, remove skillet from heat. Stir, then let them cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes. TIP: Preheat oven to 375°F. while onions are cooking.

Make Tart Filling:
  1. In large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, pepper and remaining ½ tsp. salt until combined. Stir in bacon/spinach. Add cooled onions; stir until combined. Carefully pour filling into crust, making sure spinach/onions/bacon are evenly distributed.

Time For The Oven:
  1. Bake at 375°F. for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325°, and bake another 20 minutes at lower temperature. Remove tart from oven, and turn oven to BROIL setting. Sprinkle top of tart with shredded cheese. Place tart about 6" from broiler heating element. Let it broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Keep an eye on it so you don't burn the top! Transfer tart to wire rack. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from tart pan, slicing and serving.

  2. Carefully remove metal rim from the tart by pushing up from the bottom to separate tart from outer rim. Cut into 8 slices, serve, and enjoy! Keep any leftovers covered/refrigerated up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition Facts
Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart
Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8 of total))
Calories 258 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 470mg20%
Potassium 353mg10%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 2346IU47%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 115mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It's yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.

Country Skillet Potatoes

Country Skillet Potatoes are tender potatoes, caramelized with onions, garlic and bell peppers. It’s a great side dish for a breakfast or entree.
Country Skillet Potatoes are tender potatoes, caramelized with onions, garlic and bell peppers. It's a great side dish for a breakfast or entree.

We love potatoes! Do you enjoy them, too? There are so many different ways to use them in recipes, because they are such a versatile vegetable. Today I want to share a recipe for country skillet potatoes that can double as a breakfast side dish or as a tasty veggie that is a delicious side for a variety main dish meats.

When I found the original recipe online they were called potatoes O’Brien, apparently named after a famous restaurant. But growing up, my Dad (who was from Texas) occasionally made cubed potatoes or hash browns using almost identical ingredients, and called them fried potatoes or skillet potatoes. This recipe I found reminded me of my Dad’s recipe (which I never got from him before he passed away). Whatever you want to call them is just fine with me, because they are truly delicious potatoes!

Potato cubes are cooked in butter and olive oil with caramelized onions and red and green bell peppers until tender on the inside and a bit crispy on the outside. The recipe I am sharing today will make about 3-4 small servings of these yummy skillet potatoes! They are really delicious, so let me show you how to make them.

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Cook The Peppers And Onions

Heat 1 Tablespoon of butter and ¾ Tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet on Medium-High heat. Once the butter has melted, add chopped onions and chopped red and green bell peppers. Let the veggies cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

As they cook, the peppers and onions will soften and will begin to slightly “char” on the outside. Continue to stir every minute or so while they finish cooking.

Onions with red and green bell peppers cook in butter and oil in skillet.Bell peppers and onion continue to cook in skillet until charred and tender.When done cooking, the onions and bell peppers are charred on the outside and tender.

Add The Potatoes

While the onions and peppers are cooking for 8-10 minutes, peel and cube the potatoes into approximately ½”- ¾” cubes. The reason to wait until this time to peel and cut them is so they don’t turn brown from exposure to the air! When the onions and peppers have finished cooking, add the cubed potatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.

Turn the stove down to Medium heat, and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook the potatoes and veggies for 10-12 additional minutes, stirring every 1-2 minutes. Steam will condense on the inside of the lid on the skillet and drip back into the skillet to help cook the potatoes. TIP: If it seems the potatoes are sticking to the skillet, add a Tablespoon or so of water to help with the steaming/cooking.

Russet potatoes are peeled, then cut into 1/2" cubes before cooking.Potato cubes are combined with the charred bell peppers and onions in skillet.A lid covers the pan of country skillet potatoes to steam them until tender.

When Are The Potatoes DONE?

The country skillet potatoes are ready for the final step when the potatoes are fork-tender. They may need a bit longer to become tender, depending on the size of the potato cubes. If so, simply keep a lid on the skillet, and let them cook a bit more, until tender.

Once the potatoes are fork-tender, remove the lid from the skillet. Add the remaining ½ Tablespoon of butter and the remaining ¾ Tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, and stir to combine. Turn the heat to HIGH, and let the potatoes cook (uncovered) an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring often, to let them get crispy on the outside. Take a taste, and if desired, season with additional salt and pepper.

Butter and additional olive oil is added to the country skillet potatoes to help them get crispy.Country skillet potatoes cook a few more minutes (uncovered) to crisp up the potatoes.

Serve The Country Skillet Potatoes!

When the country skillet potatoes are hot and crispy on the outside, remove the skillet from the heat. Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy this delicious side dish for breakfast, lunch, OR dinner!

A serving of country skillet potatoes, served with ham slices and green beans.

I hope you enjoy making and eating these country skillet potatoes. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to visit this blog. I hope you will choose to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Recipe Adapted from Jack and Martha at: https://www.afamilyfeast.com/potatoes-obrien/

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Country Skillet Potatoes
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Country Skillet Potatoes are tender potatoes, caramelized with onions, garlic and bell peppers. It's a great side dish for a breakfast or entree.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: country skillet potatoes, fried potatoes
Servings: 3 (or 4 small portions)
Calories Per Serving: 270 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • Tablespoon butter DIVIDED USE
  • Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil DIVIDED USE
  • 1 cup red bell pepper seeded, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup green bell pepper seeded, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup yellow onion peeled, finely chopped
  • 1 pound Russet potatoes (approx. 2 large or 3 medium)
  • ½ Tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat 1 Tablespoon butter and ¾ Tablespoon olive oil in large skillet on Medium-High heat. Once butter melts,, add onions and red/green peppers. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Peppers and onions will soften and slightly "char" on the outside. Continue to stir occasionally.

  2. While onions/peppers cook, peel and cube potatoes into ½"- ¾" cubes. When onions and peppers are done,, add potatoes to skillet. Season with salt/pepper.

  3. Turn heat to Medium; put lid on skillet. Cook potatoes 10-12 minutes, stirring every 1-2 minutes. Steam will condense on inside of skillet lid and drip back into skillet to help cook potatoes. TIP: If it seems potatoes are sticking to skillet, add a small amount (1 Tablespoon or so) of water to help them steam/cook.

  4. Potatoes are ready when they become fork-tender. They may need longer to become tender, depending on size of the cubes. If so, simply keep lid on skillet; let them cook a bit more until tender.

  5. Once potatoes are fork-tender, remove skillet lid. Add remaining ½ Tablespoon butter and ¾ Tablespoon olive oil; gently stir to combine. Turn heat to HIGH; let potatoes cook (uncovered) 2-3 minutes, stirring often, to let them get crispy on the outside. Taste; if desired, season with additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Country Skillet Potatoes
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))
Calories 270 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 445mg19%
Potassium 868mg25%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1871IU37%
Vitamin C 106mg128%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Country Skillet Potatoes are tender potatoes, caramelized with onions, garlic and bell peppers. It's a great side dish for a breakfast or entree.