Recipe

The Thanksgiving Sweet Potato

By Lauren D'Amore at University of Pennsylvania

This is an easy recipie for when you want to make believe it’s thanksgiving, but realize you’re at college. So you can turn a sweet potato into a thanksgiving dish without the intense time commitment or your mom’s expert cooking skills.

The Thanksgiving Sweet Potato

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Servings: 1
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Step 1

Rinse and dry a sweet potato.

Step 2

Use a fork to poke holes through the potato.

Step 3

Cook in the microwave for 10 minutes, or until cooked through and soft.

Step 4

Cut the sweet potato down the center.

Step 5

Mash the insides of the potato with a fork.

Step 6

Add mini marshmallows to both sides and microwave for one minute. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and enjoy!

Photo by Lauren D'Amore