CONTEST-WINNING SWEET POTATO BAKE

Contest-Winning Sweet Potato Bake image

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. -Pam Holloway, Marion, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

7 large sweet potatoes (about 6 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , Mash potatoes with butter. Add marmalade, orange juice, brown sugar, salt and ginger. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss cookie crumbs with butter; sprinkle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until browned. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.