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Sweet Potato Secrets

I've been to Outback Steakhouse two times: the first was for my brother's college graduation, the second for be's mom's birthday. On both occasions i found Outback to be overpriced and not particularly good. Perhaps their steaks are, but as for their sides -- they suck! The only redeeming dish in my opinion was their baked sweet potato. After i had their sweet potato for the first time, i searched and searched the web for one of those "secret formula" recipe deals. I found a few and tried them; the best one was still grossly oily and had the wrong texture.

But tonight i tweaked the recipe and i do have to say it's exactly like the one at Outback! So sweet and yummilicious. Now you try making it. It would be good for Thankstaking if you're tired of "candied yams with mini marshmallows."

Bebe's Sweet Potato

2 sweet potatoes
1/2 T shortening
salt
2 T whipped butter
2 T honey
1/8 t cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Scrub the potatoes, rub them with shortening, sprinkle with a little salt and prick skins a few times with a fork. Place in a baking dish and bake for 1 - 1.25 hours until very, very soft. Split the potato skins lengthwise but not through to the bottom of the skins, leave for 20 minutes to cool. Meanwhile, combine the butter, honey and cinnamon. When the potatoes are warm (not hot!), fill with the butter mixture and serve.

posted by beXn @ 1:34 AM