Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups
This charming twist on a classic sweet potato casserole is not only a treat for the taste buds but also an eye-catching addition to any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (you want to use potatoes that are really orange, also known as yams)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 3 navel oranges
- mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Poke the sweet potatoes several times with a fork or knife to pierce the skin.
- Place on foil or a sheet tray in the oven and bake for 1 hour.
- Let yams cool for several minutes, cut in half and scoop out the fluffy insides.
- Mash the yams with butter, maple syrup, evaporated milk and salt until creamy and fluffy.
- Cut the oranges in half and slice a very thin disk from the bottom so they rest flat. The skins are actually going to be the “bowls”.
- With a pairing knife cut around the inside rim of the orange removing the orange sections and pulp. Place any of the orange juice and pulp in a bowl and discard the white membranes and seeds. Save the juice and pulp for cranberry sauce recipe or just enjoy as a snack.
- Fill each orange cup with 1/4 cup of puree and top with several mini marshmallows. You can cover and refrigerate these overnight at this point if you're prepping in advance.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place sweet potato filled orange cups on a sheet tray and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 310mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g
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