1/4 cup butter
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced

1. In medium bowl combine butter, vanilla, salt, granulated sugar and brown sugar; mix well.

2. Layer potatoes and sugar mixture in slow cooker; stir.

3. Cook on LOW 4 hours.

Servings: 12

Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours and 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/12 of a recipe (6.8 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 286.51
Calories From Fat (12%) 34.87
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3.97g 6%
Saturated Fat 2.47g 12%
Cholesterol 10.17mg 3%
Sodium 235.3mg 10%
Potassium 663.48mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 61.15g 20%
Fiber 3.33g 13%
Sugar 35.71g
Protein 3.12g 6%

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1 lb ground beef
2 large baking potatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
12 ounces picante sauce
1/2 tsp salt
2 (1 oz.) slices cheddar cheese, cut diagonally into quarters
1 green onion, sliced

1. Scrub potatoes; prick each with fork in several places. Microwave at high 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, rotating 1/4 turn after 4 minutes. Let stand while preparing topping.

2. Combine ground beef and chopped onion; arrange in a ring in microwave-safe sieve or small colander. Place sieve in microwave-safe bowl; microwave at high 3 minutes. Stir to break up beef. Continue cooking at high 3 minutes; stir. Pour off drippings. Place beef in same bowl.

3. Add picante sauce, stirring to combine. Microwave at high 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

4. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; break up and fluff pulp with fork. Sprinkle with salt.

5. Spoon an equal amount of beef mixture over each potato half. Top each with an equal amount of cheese; tent loosely with foil and let stand 1 minute. Garnish with sliced green onion.

Servings: 4

Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (12.3 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 452.65
Calories From Fat (58%) 262.2
% Daily Value
Total Fat 28.6g 44%
Saturated Fat 12.5g 62%
Cholesterol 99.93mg 33%
Sodium 2703.26mg 113%
Potassium 917.27mg 26%
Total Carbohydrates 21.44g 7%
Fiber 3.27g 13%
Sugar 3.29g
Protein 26.56g 53%

Source
Source: Nestlé
Web Page: www.verybestmeals.com

Author Notes
Recipe provided by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

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