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Potato: Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole

Source of Recipe

Ellie D.


List of Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes or yams (approx. 2-1/2 lbs)
1/4 C brown sugar, divided
1 C fresh cranberries, divided
2 T butter or margarine, divided
1/2 C orange juice
1/2 C walnuts, chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon



Recipe

Bake sweet potatoes at 400 degrees for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, or in the microwave (see below), until tender. Cool briefly. Remove the skins and mash the potatoes. Place half of the sweet potatoes in a 1-1/2- to 2-quart casserole which has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar, 1/2 cup of the cranberries. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Layer with
remaining sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cranberries and butter or margarine. Pour orange juice on top. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with walnuts and cinnamon and bake, uncovered, for another 10 to 15 minutes.

Microwave Method: To cook 2 to 2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, prick with the tines of a fork, set on a paper towel or plate and cook on high for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.