Sweet Potato Hash ~ Chef Jamie McFadden

Chef Jamie McFadden's Sweet Potato Hash

Chef Jamie McFadden operates the dining room of the Sandy Ridge Winery at 180 State Route 61 in Norwalk Ohio.  Well known for his culinary skills and the diversity of his menu makes dining a pleasurable experience.  Call ahead for reservations at Ph. 419-504-8884 

Ingredients:

10 Servings;

5  each 1 pound sweet potatoes

1/2 cup blended oil

1 cup smoked applewood bacon, cooked and chopped

4 cups swiss chard, chopped

2 tablespoons garlic, minced

3 tablespoons shallots, minced

8 oz. goat cheese, crumbled

2 Tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 Tablespoon fresh creacked black pepper and kosher salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375*F.  Wash sweet potato and place on a baking sheet, place in oven and roast 45 minutes.  Potatoes should still be firm when removed from oven.  Allow potatoes to slightly cool and remove skin.  Place on cutting board and cut into medium sized cubes.

Place a large cast iron skillet on medium low heat.  Pour blended oil into pan and allow to heat.  Next add the shallots and allow to slightly

brown, followed by the sweet potato cubes and the swiss chard and stir every 3 to 5 minutes.  As the chard begins to wilt, add the garlic, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper.  Finally add the bacon and goat cheese.  Stir gently and check for seasoning.  Add additional salt and pepper to taste.  Serve immediately.  Serves 10.