KATHIE LEE GIFFORD'S MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH ORANGE JUICE

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I found this recipe years ago in a magazine. It is delicious and one of my favorite ways to serve sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving.

Provided by Andtototoo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 eggs
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4-1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan cook the cubed sweet potatoes or yams in boiling water until very tender. Drain.
  • Put the sweet potatoes into a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric beater until smooth.
  • Add the eggs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, salt and cinnamon and beat until everything is well blended.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the orange juice and beat again. If the mixture is not moist and fluffy, add up to 1/4 cup more orange juice.
  • Lightly butter a souffle or casserole dish and add the beaten sweet potato mixture.
  • Arrange the pecan halves on top.
  • Sprinkle the 1/2 cup brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter on top.
  • Bake 375 degrees for about 30 minutes or until hot.

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