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Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Welcome to Qorkz Kitchen! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and in anticipation we have put together some of our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes which would be welcome at any Thanksgiving table. We hope you enjoy them while celebrating the season with your family this holiday season. 

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes 

Ingredients

4 Sweet Potatoes
3 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
4 Tablespoons Butter
4 Tablespoons Cream Cheese
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Directions 

Scrub the sweet potatoes under running water and then pat them dry. Cut some vent holes with a pairing knife along the top middle. Coat the outside of the sweet potatoes with the olive oil and sprinkle with the sea salt. This step makes the outside skin fry a little during cooking and will make the final result have firm and crisp skin. 

In an over preheated to 400 degrees F., bake the sweet potatoes for an hour to an hour and twenty minutes or until you could push a knife through without resistance. 

Using a pairing knife, cut the skin away from the top of the sweet potato. Then, using a scoop or a melon baller, scoop out the middle of the sweet potatoes and place the contents inside the work bowl of a stand mixer. 

Looking For A Wine To Pair With Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes? 

The white fruit flavors and rich mouthfeel of the Coruce Semillon balance well with the starchy sweetness of the sweet potatoes. It also pairs well with Turkey!

In the work bowl of the stand filled with the inside of the sweet potato, add the cream cheese, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and black pepper.  

Using the paddle attachment, mix the ingredients together on low speed until everything is combined. 

Using a scoop or a spoon, fill the skins with the filling and smooth out with a spatula. Return the sweet potatoes to the hot oven and cook for fifteen minutes. 

Finish The Dish 

The sweet potatoes are ready to serve right out of the oven. Serve and enjoy!