CRUNCHY SWEET POTATO BAKE

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This is one of our all-time favorites, both for holidays and everyday. The topping gives a nice nutty crunch to the smooth, sweet potatoes underneath.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 7 medium), peeled and quartered
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
3/4 cup cornflakes, lightly crushed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-18 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash the sweet potatoes with the sugar, milk, butter, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through. , Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.

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