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candied mashed sweet potatoes

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

The liqueur and the pumpkin pie spice are what makes this sweet potato casserole different from others I've seen. Recipe: BHG Our Best Recipes Photo: advpossys.com 08-01-15

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For candied mashed sweet potatoes

  • 5 lb
    sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    irish cream liqueur, orange liqueur, praline liqueur, or milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp
    pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt

How To Make candied mashed sweet potatoes

  • 1
    Wash sweet potatoes; pierce with a fork. Bake in a preheated 350º oven on a greased baking sheet for about 1-1/4 hours or until tender.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in a heavy small skillet, cook and stir pecans, granulated sugar, and the 1 Tbsp. butter over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until sugar melts and turns golden brown.
  • 3
    Immediately remove from heat; spread nut mixture onto a second greased baking sheet; separate into clusters. Cool completely.
  • 4
    Lightly grease a 2-qt. square or rectangular baking dish. Scoop sweet potato pulp into a large mixing bowl; discard peel. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in liqueur, the 2 Tbsp. butter, the brown sugar, spice and salt. Beat until fluffy. Spread in prepared baking dish.
  • 5
    Chop nut mixture into small pieces; sprinkle on sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until heated through.
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