Easy Apple Sweet Potato Bake
This side dish is a winner. Not only do I like the flavor, I love the fact that it's so easy.6-8 ServingsPrep: 45 min. Bake: 45 min.
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
Directions
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or
- until tender. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and
- cut into 1/2-in. slices.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and salt;
- set aside. In a large skillet, saute apples in 2 tablespoons butter
- for 3-4 minutes or until tender. In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish,
- layer half of the sweet potatoes, apples and brown sugar mixture.
- Repeat layers.
- Dot with remaining butter. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes.
- Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Yield: 6-8
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 284 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 163 mg sodium,