Best Moms Orange Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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This will make everyone a sweet potato lover. It tastes great, with a hint of orange and spices. You can make it ahead of time and either bake or microwave to heat. It makes quite a bit, so for a smaller crowd it is easy to cut in half.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 large sweet potatoes
1/4 lb butter, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup madeira wine
1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon orange rind, freshly grated
butter
pecans, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F Wrap sweet potatoes in foil and bake until soft, about 1 hour.
Reset oven to 350F degrees.
Slip sweet potatoes out of their skins and mash, adding butter, half and half, and Madeira.
Add cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and orange rind.
Adjust seasonings and place in a buttered baking dish.
Dot with butter, sprinkle with pecans and bake for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.4, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 245.8, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 1.7

ORANGE-SPICED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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This recipe uses less sugar and butter than a traditional sweet potato casserole. Nutrition Note: This recipe has been flavored with fresh orange and uses less sugar and margarine than a traditional sweet potato casserole. Nutrition Note: Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin A and have a low glycemic index rating, which is important for diabetics. The carbohydrates that are present break down more slowly causing glucose levels to rise more gradually. Baking sweet potatoes instead of cooking in water helps to bring out the natural sweet flavor.

Provided by mr. and mrs norris

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon melted margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 lbs sweet potatoes (5)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/3 cup fresh orange juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce potatoes in several places with a fork. Bake potatoes 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes, place in large bowl, and mash.
Stir in orange peel, orange juice, 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, cumin, and salt; mix well. Spoon into lightly greased 10x6-inch baking dish.
Combine pecans, flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon margarine or butter; mix well. Sprinkle evenly over potatoes.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 215, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 10.4, Protein 3

MOM'S SWEET POTATO BAKE

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Mom loves sweet potatoes and fixed them often in this creamy, comforting baked sweet potato casserole. With its nutty topping, this side dish could almost serve as a dessert. It's a yummy treat! -Sandi Pichon, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk or butter)
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, salt and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

AMANDA HESSER'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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Bake a homey, pecan-topped casserole with this recipe from "The Essential New York Times Cookbook," by Amanda Hesser.Also try: James Beard's Pureed Parsnips

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 large sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Make the sweet potatoes: Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until very tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half, scoop flesh into a bowl and mash until smooth. You should have 4 to 5 cups of mashed sweet potato. Stir in brown sugars, eggs, orange juice, butter, vanilla, and salt; transfer to an 8-inch square baking dish.
Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together butter, brown sugar, and pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Transfer to oven and bake until nuts are toasted and casserole has puffed, about 30 minutes. Serve.