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Herbed Sweet Potato Cheese Puff

2 cups mashed North Carolina sweet potatoes

1 (8 ounce) package low fat cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup milk

2 large eggs

1/2 cup sliced green onion

1/2 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Sour Cream, for garnish

Fresh sprig thyme or parsley, for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 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.
3. Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of fresh thyme or parsley. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings.

calories 126 protein 6 g. carbohydrate 11 g. fat 7 g. cholesterol 71 mg. sodium 356 mg. Vitamin A 7,000 IU fiber 1g

Recipe provided courtesy of North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission.