CREAMY SWEET POTATOES

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I took my mother's delicious sweet potato casserole recipe and gave it a new twist by adding the tempting taste of orange-a fruit very abundant in our state. The flavors are wonderful together and make this dish a family favorite. -Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes. Add eggs, orange juice, butter, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. , Bake at 350° until set, 35-40 minutes. Top with marshmallows; return to oven until they just begin to puff and melt, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.