Sweet Potato “Baklava” #SP5

Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix A twist on traditional Baklava using Simply Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 US | Metric

Ingredients

• 2  cups  Simply Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• 22  sheets phyllo dough, covered with damp cloth, cut into 8 ", squares
• 1⁄3 cup  melted butter
• 2⁄3 cup  chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup honey

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Butter the bottom and sides of 8x8 glass baking dish.
3. Place 2 sheets phyllo dough in bottom of pan and brush with butter.
4. Repeat 3 more times.
5. Spread Simply Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes evenly over the phyllo dough. (it helps to use an offset spatula).
6. Place 2 sheets phyllo dough over sweet potato layer and brush with butter.
7. Sprinkle a third of your nuts over this layer.
8. Add 2 more sheets phyllo dough and brush with butter.
9. Repeat the phyllo, butter, nut layers 2 more times, making sure the last top layer has butter.
10. Cut in half with a sharp knife.
11. Make four slices the opposite direction, being sure to cut all the way to the bottom. You should have 8 pieces.
12. Bake for 50 minutes until golden brown.
13. Brush honey evenly over top and let cool.