MALLOW SWEET POTATO BAKE

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Put a spin on a Thanksgiving classic with this sweet potato bake. This festive-looking side captures the flavors of sweet potatoes, marshmallows and tart cranberries! -Delores Nickerson, Muskogee, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 large sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup dried cranberries, divided
1/3 cup orange juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes. Bake 45-55 minutes or until tender. Reduce oven setting to 350°., Cut potatoes in half; scoop out pulp and place in a large bowl. Stir in butter until melted. Stir in the pineapple, 1/4 cup cranberries, orange juice and salt. , Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake 30 minutes. , Uncover; sprinkle with marshmallows, pecans and remaining cranberries. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or just until marshmallows are puffed and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges