Halloween recipes : Crusty MummyFingers

PREP TIME:15 Minutes   •  START TO FINISH: 35 Minutes  •  8 servings

Ingredients

2  lb sweet potatoes, peeled (about 2 large potatoes)

2  tablespoons water

2  egg whites

1  cup Italian style dry bread crumbs

¼  cup grated Parmesan cheese

¹⁄₂  teaspoon salt

¹⁄₂  teaspoon pepper

¼  teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Cooking spray

Instructions

1.  Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 large cookie sheets with cooking spray.

2.  Cut potatoes into 4x½-inch strips. In shallow dish, mix water and egg whites with wire whisk or fork. In another shallow dish, mix bread crumbs, cheese, salt, black pepper and red pepper. Working in batches, dip sweet potatoes into egg white mixture; roll in bread crumb mixture. Place potatoes in single layer on cookie sheets. Spray potatoes with cooking spray about 10 seconds.

3.  Bake 18 to 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes, until crisp.

Terrifying Tips

For a safe, easy way to slice sweet potatoes, cut a thin slice off 

the bottom of each potato before slicing so it will sit firmly on 

the cutting board.

Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.