Crab and Sweet Potato Fondue

Description

Serve with Plantain Chips, toasted pita, crusty bread or vegetables.

• Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
• Serves 4 people

Ingredients

• ½ pound of crabmeat
• 1 large sweet potato (1 to 1½ pounds)
• 5 cloves garlic, blanched 3 times
• 1 small onion, sliced thin
• 4 slices bacon, sliced thin
• 1½ cup mascarpone cheese

Procedures

1. In a large saucepan, add sliced sweet potatoes, garlic cloves and enough water or milk to cover.
2. Simmer until potatoes sre very tender and then drain and puree in a food processor or through a food mill.
3. Cook the bacon until it renders some fat and then add the sliced onions, cooking over medium heat for 10 minutes until caramelized, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the onion mixture to the puree and heat over very low heat to warm.
5. Add the mascarpone cheese and when warm, stir in the crabmeat.