Tastes of the Outpost

Article by Robert Atkins

With American Thanksgivng right around the corner, I thought I would share a traditional side dish with the Outpost this month, the good old sweet potato. This recipe isn't just for special occasions either. It's easy enough for you to make as a side any night of the week. Enjoy!

Restaurant Style Baked Sweet Potatoes

Yield is 3-4

• 3-4  large sweet potatoes
  
• 1/3 cup butter mixed with cinnamon and sugar
  
• 2 tbsp. of brown sugar
  
• ¼ cup of olive oil
  

1.  Wash thoroughly, cover in olive oil and slice down the  middle and then wrap in tin foil. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Place in hot oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.
   
2. Remove from foil and place butter mixture in the middle and allow melting. Then place brown sugar on top of potato and then serve.