'Possum 'N' Taters

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Cuisine: Southern

A hearty Southern dish featuring tender possum and sweet potatoes, baked with butter for rich, comforting flavors perfect for rustic family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • sweet potatoes
  • butter
  • possum

Instructions

  1. Clean the possum and cook it in salted water until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, bake the sweet potatoes until soft.
  3. Peel and quarter the cooked sweet potatoes lengthwise.
  4. Place the cooked possum and sweet potatoes in a baking dish.
  5. Dot with butter.
  6. Bake in a 400°F oven until browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

277 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.4g 1% DV
Total Fat 27.8g 36% DV
Carbs 6.4g 2% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 53.5mg 2% DV
Potassium 61mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Calcium 9.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.1mg 1% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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