Mary's Mashed Sweet Potatoes In Orangehalves Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 4-6 lg. sweet potatoes, 4 lbs.
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 c. orange juice
- 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
- 1/2 c. butter, melted
- 1 c. warm lowfat milk
- 1 teaspoon grnd nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon grnd cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 - 10 navel oranges
- 1 c. sm. marshmallows
Directions
- 1. Cook sweet potatoes in lightly salted boiling water till fork tender, about 35 min. Drain and cool.2. When cool sufficient to handle, peel and mash sweet potatoes.
- 3. In large bowl, put together mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, orange juice, brown sugar, butter, lowfat milk, spices and vanilla. Beat till fluffy and smooth.
- 4. Cut navel oranges in half and gently hollow out the pulp. (Use pulp in fruit cups, orange sherbet, ambrosia or possibly fruit punch.)
- 5. Fill hollowed orange halves with the sweet potato mix, mounding high. Dot tops with marshmallows.
- 6. Bake in preheated 300 to 350 degree oven just till marshmallows start to heat. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
- Time short Spoon mashed sweet potato mix into greased 3 qt casserole, top with marshmallows and bake for 45 min at 350 degrees.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 228g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 289 | |
| Calories from Fat 86 | 30% |
| Total Fat 9.75g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 6.08g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium 421mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 50.26g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 36.99g | 25% |
| Protein 2.81g | 4% |
