Sweet Potato and Grits Spoon Bread
| Yield: | 12 Servings |
| Categories: | Holiday, Potatoes, Vegetables |
| SWEET POTATOES | ||
| 2 | lb | Sweet potatoes; peeled, cut in 1-inch chunks |
| 2 1/2 | ts | Salt; divided |
| 1/2 | ts | Freshly ground white pepper |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground nutmeg |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 | c | Maple syrup |
| 3 | Eggs; separated | |
| GRITS | ||
| 3 | c | Water |
| 1/2 | ts | Chopped garlic |
| 2 | tb | Butter |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | pn | Cayenne pepper; optional |
| 1 1/4 | c | Stone-ground grits |
| 2 | tb | Heavy cream |
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