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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe With Orange Juice


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Description

Sweet potato casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that can be served as a side dish or a dessert. This recipe includes the use of orange juice, which adds a tangy sweetness to the casserole. The dish is perfect for serving during Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, or for any special occasion.

Prep Time

The preparation time for this recipe is approximately 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 1 hour.

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Oven

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small cubes.
  3. Boil the sweet potatoes in a pot of water until they are tender.
  4. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them with a fork or potato masher.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
  8. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour and chopped pecans.
  9. Sprinkle the flour and pecan mixture over the top of the sweet potato mixture.
  10. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  11. Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a more indulgent dish, you can add mini marshmallows on top of the casserole before baking. Simply sprinkle them over the flour and pecan mixture before baking.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes approximately 8 servings. Each serving contains the following nutritional information:
  • Calories: 329
  • Total Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Sugars: 19g
  • Protein: 3g

Recipe Tips

  • For a smoother texture, you can use a hand blender to blend the sweet potato mixture instead of mashing it with a fork or potato masher.
  • You can also use canned sweet potatoes instead of fresh sweet potatoes if you're short on time.
  • If you don't have orange juice on hand, you can use pineapple juice or apple juice as a substitute.
  • If you prefer a sweeter casserole, you can add more brown sugar or maple syrup to the mixture.

Enjoy this delicious and easy sweet potato casserole with orange juice recipe at your next family gathering or special occasion!


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