Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Rice Topping

• 5 pounds medium sweet potatoes
• 3 cups Rice Krispies
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 6 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 350 and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2. Prick each potato all over with a fork and transfer to the baking sheet.
3. Bake the potatoes until tender, about 1 hour; turn the potatoes over halfway through baking.
4. Let cool slightly.
5. Meanwhile, lightly coat a large rimmed baking sheet and 2 large spoons with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Lightly coat a large heatproof bowl with nonstick cooking spray and put the Rice Krispies in it.
7. In a small bowl, mix the baking soda with the 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne.
8. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar with 1/2 tablespoon of the butter and 1/4 cup of water and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
9. Boil over moderately high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until a golden caramel forms, about 7 minutes.
10. Remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda mixture; the caramel will foam.
11. Immediately drizzle all of the hot caramel over the cereal and, using the 2 greased spoons, quickly toss to coat.
12. Spread the topping on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer and let cool completely, then break into pieces.
13. Scoop the sweet-potato flesh into a food processor.
14. Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and the cream, orange zest and a generous pinch of cayenne and puree until smooth.
15. Season with salt and black pepper.
16. Transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving bowl and dollop with additional butter.
17. Serve, passing the crispy rice topping at the table.

sweet potatoes, rice krispies, baking soda, kosher salt, cayenne, sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, orange zest, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sweet-potatoes-crispy-rice-topping (may not work)