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cheesy baked jicama

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Recipe by
Rose Mary Mogan
@cookinginillinois
Sauk Village, IL

I decided to create this recipe as an alternative for Mashed Potatoes. Jicama is versatile in that it can be eaten raw, in a slaw or mixed with other veggies, & even made into french fries. It is a root veggie & very popular in Mexico & other warm climates in Central America & the Caribbean. It has a similar texture to that of a turnip, but a much sweeter taste similar to an apple. A 3 1/2 oz serving is about 38 calories with 1 gram of fat. Jicama is an acquired taste in my opinion, but a good alternative for Mashed Potatoes if you are counting carbs to minimize your spikes in blood sugar.

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yield 12 or more depending on portion size
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cheesy baked jicama

  • 8 oz
    cream cheese
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped chive, freeze dried
  • 1 md
    red onion chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 tsp
    kosher salt, for boiling
  • 9 c
    jicama, ( i used 2) peeled & cubed
  • 1/2 c
    finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 c
    shredded mozzarella
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • salt & pepper according to taste

How To Make cheesy baked jicama

  • 1
    PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES F. Peel Jicama using a very sharp knife. BE CAREFUL. IT IS A VERY HARD VEGETABLE. THERE IS AN OUTER BROWN LAYER AS WELL AS A FIBEROUS INNER LAYER, BE SURE TO PEEL AWAY BOTH. Then cut into cubes.Add to a large pot. Wash and cover with water, adding in salt as you would if you were boiling potatoes. I had to boil about an hour and they do not get soft like potatoes.
  • 2
    Drain in colander, then add to a food processor, also add in cream cheese, stick of butter, garlic cloves, & red onion cut into large chunks.. Process until mixture is creamy and smooth.
  • 3
    Prepare a casserole dish with cooking spray, and add creamed Jicama mixture. Smoothing out top, then top with both cheeses.
  • 4
    Bake in preheated 350 degree F. oven for about 30 to 35 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve and enjoy. A great alternative to Mashed Potatoes for Low carb eaters.
  • 5
    i USE MY FITNESS PAL TO CALCULATE THE NUTRITIONAL INFO in this recipe, Servings 12 or more , Calories per serving 189, Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 40Mg, Sodium 475mg, Potassium 167Mg, Carbohydrates 11g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 3g, Protein 4 g, Net carbs 6.
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