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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe With Orange Juice And Marshmallows


Pomegranate Orange Sweet Potato Bake
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Description

Sweet potato casserole is a classic side dish that is perfect for any holiday dinner. This recipe takes it up a notch with the addition of orange juice and marshmallows. The sweet and tangy flavor of the orange juice complements the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes, while the marshmallows add a deliciously gooey texture to the dish. This casserole is easy to make and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this recipe is relatively short. It takes about 20 minutes to peel and chop the sweet potatoes and mix the ingredients together.

Cook Time

The casserole needs to bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes or until it turns golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Oven
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Potato peeler and knife

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, orange juice, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  6. Remove from the oven and top with mini marshmallows.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the marshmallows are golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. If you are making it ahead, wait to add the marshmallows until just before baking. You can also add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.

Nutrition Info

This recipe serves 6-8 people and contains approximately 250-300 calories per serving.

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even easier, you can use canned sweet potatoes instead of fresh. Simply drain and mash the sweet potatoes and then mix in the other ingredients as directed. You can also use orange zest instead of orange juice for a more pronounced citrus flavor. Finally, if you want to make this recipe a bit healthier, you can use coconut oil instead of butter and substitute the brown sugar for maple syrup.

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