Herbed Sweet Potato Cheese Puff
(THIS SAVORY SIDE DISH COMPLEMENTS PORK, CHICKEN OR TURKEY ENTREES.)

2 cups mashed North Carolina SweetPotatoes
1 (8 oz.) package low fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Sour Cream , for garnish
Fresh sprig thyme or parsley, for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend with electric mixer at medium speed until well combined. Then beat on high until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

Spoon mixture into a greased oven-to-table casserole dish.

Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 2 to 3 minutes.

Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of fresh thyme or parsley. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings.

Source: North Carolina SweetPotato Commission