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Spanish Poor Man's Sweet Potatoes

Cultural Context

Originating from humble Spanish kitchens, Poor Man's Sweet Potatoes reflect the resourcefulness of traditional cooking, using simple, affordable ingredients to create comforting dishes. This dish showcases the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, enhanced by garlic and spices, often enjoyed as a side dish or a light meal. Today, it is appreciated not only in Spain but also in various forms across the globe, celebrating the versatility of sweet potatoes.

SpanishESside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
5 medium potatoes
1 beautiful onion
100 g smoked bacon cut into pieces
150 g grated Manchego cheese
salt to taste
grated nutmeg to taste (optional)
freshly ground black pepper to taste
extra virgin olive oil
3 eggs
200 ml thick cooking cream (or ideal milk)

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash offers a similar sweetness while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without the need for fresh garlic.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper adds heat and flavor at a lower cost.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

Peel and slice the potatoes and onion.

3

In a baking dish, layer the sliced potatoes and onion.

4

Add the smoked bacon pieces on top.

5

Sprinkle grated Manchego cheese over the layers.

6

Season with salt, nutmeg, and black pepper.

7

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and thick cooking cream.

8

Pour the egg and cream mixture over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.

9

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

10

Bake in the oven until the top is golden and the potatoes are cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfrying

Equipment Needed

oven-resistant moldoven

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Batatas a la Pobre
Local Name: Batatas a la Pobre

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