Sweet Potato Bake
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This is an easy dish to prepare and is a perfect addition to that special holiday meal. The topping is flavorful and gives a nice contrast of textures.
SERVINGS: 10-12
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min. + standing
Ingredients:
- 7 large sweet potatoes (about 6 pounds), peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- TOPPING:
- 12 oatmeal cookies, crumbled
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
Directions:
Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
Mash potatoes with butter. Add the marmalade, orange juice, brown sugar, salt and ginger. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Toss cookie crumbs with butter; sprinkle over the top.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until browned. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Yield: 10-12 servings.