EASY APPLE SWEET POTATO BAKE

Easy Apple Sweet Potato Bake image

This side dish is a winner. Not only do I like the flavor, I love the fact that it's so easy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
4 tablespoons butter, divided

Steps:

Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until tender. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-in. slices. , Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In a large skillet, saute apples in 2 tablespoons butter 3-4 minutes or until tender. , In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half the sweet potatoes, apples and brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers. , Dot with remaining butter. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.