Sweet Potatoes with Sage and Parmesan Cheese

• sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes↗4 lbs
• butter↗10 tablespoons
• fresh sage, chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• salt and pepper

  to taste

• parmesan cheese, grated↗1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.

3. 3

   Place potatoes in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.

4. 4

   Stir in butter, being sure to coat the potatoes well to prevent discoloration.

5. 5

   Bake potatoes for 20 minutes, or until fork tender.

6. 6

   In a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, melt remaining butter.

7. 7

   Add sage.

8. 8

   Pour butter mixture and 1 cup Parmesan cheese over potatoes.

9. 9

   Stir well.

10. 10

    Add salt and pepper to taste.

11. 11

    Cover dish with aluminum foil.

12. 12

    Bake for another 20 minutes.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan before serving.