Sweet Potato-Apple Bake
Try this side-dish casserole the next time you are looking for a dish that can be made ahead.
Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
12 servings
Ingredients
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5 medium sweet potatoes (2-1/2 pounds)
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3 medium Granny Smith apples
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2 eggs
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1/3 cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk
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1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
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3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1.
Peel sweet potatoes or yams; cut off woody portions and ends; cut into quarters. Peel, quarter, and core apples. Cook sweet potatoes, covered, in a Dutch oven in enough boiling water to cover for 15 minutes. Add apples and cook 10 to 15 minutes more or until tender. Drain.
2.
In a large mixing bowl combine sweet potatoes and apples. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until mashed. Add eggs; half-and-half, cream, or milk; green onions; margarine or butter; brown sugar; salt; and red pepper. Beat until well combined. Turn into a greased 2-quart souffle dish or casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for up to 3 days.
3.
To serve, bake, uncovered, in a 325 degree F oven about 1 hour or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Makes 12 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Up to 3 days ahead, prepare casserole, except do not bake. Cover and chill. To serve, bake as directed.
Nutrition information
Calories 147, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 163 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 151%, Vitamin C 30%, Calcium 4%, Iron 3%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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