Here's a combination of two traditional Thanksgiving potato dishes....but mashed potatoes are still a must for the gravy!!

SCALLOPED SWEET POTATOES

Serves: 6-8 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: Less than an hour

INGREDIENTS:

•2-1/4 lbs. sweet potatoes or yams, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, sliced into paper-thin slices
•1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces
•1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
•1-1/4 cups Half & Half *

*low-fat milk can be substituted for dietary reasons

PROCEDURE:

•Preheat oven to temperature 425°F.
•Spread half the sliced potatoes in bottom of a lightly buttered baking dish.
•Sprinkle with half the butter and cheese.
•Season with salt and pepper to taste.
•Add remaining sweet potato slices.
•Pour milk over potatoes.
•Top with remaining butter and grated cheese.
•Bake uncovered, 45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
•Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy
Chef Phil

Like I said before, the traditional mashed potatoes still ranks as #1 starch for Thanksgiving dinners. This is good as a side dish!