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Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Shells Recipe

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Gorgonzola cheese and sweet potatoes add a fun and flavorful twist. Delicious with a sprinkle of Parmesan, the shells can be topped with leftover gravy, too.—Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

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Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Shells Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 7 Servings

40 10 50

Ingredients

2 large onions, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
21 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon sherry or apple cider
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup turkey gravy, warmed

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until softened. Add garlic powder and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Meanwhile, cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain pasta; set aside.
Stir the broth, sherry, thyme and pepper into onions. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Remove from the heat. Stir in sweet potatoes and Gorgonzola cheese.
Spoon into shells; place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with gravy. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3 stuffed shells equals 341 calories, 14 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 758 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 high-fat meat.

Originally published as Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Shells in Taste of Home November 2011, p69

Chopping Onions

I’ve found that the best way to chop onions with no tears is to place the cutting board on top of the stove and turn the vent fan on high. —Gloria D., Courtenay, British Columbia

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Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2012 by princessivy

Hey kimmyjo62! Ever heard of perogies??

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2012 by merchris

My neighbor made these without the gravy and they were delicious. If you don't like gorgonzola though, you won't like them because that is the predominant flavor. I thought this was a very unusual, yet very tasty combo. I'll be making this myself very soon.

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2012 by kimmyjo62

I'll say up front, that I haven't made this. Who in their right mind would put these two starches together? Pasta & potatoes? I like all the ingredients, but sounds like this would be a litte all together. I could be wrong, but this does sound weird. I'll save my money and time and prepare something else.