Sweet Potato-Apple Bake

Try this side-dish casserole the next time you are looking for a dish that can be made ahead.


Sweet Potato-Apple Bake


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Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 5  medium  sweet potatoes (2-1/2 pounds)On Sale
  • 3  medium  Granny Smith applesOn Sale
  • 2    eggsOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  half-and-half, light cream, or milkOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  thinly sliced green onionOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  margarine or butter, meltedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  brown sugarOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground red pepperOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  grated Parmesan cheeseOn Sale

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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