Brandy and Orange-MAshed Sweet Potatoes

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
7 large sweet potatoes, about 3 pounds1 stick butter1/2 cup light brown sugar3 large eggs1/2 cup heavy cream1/4 cup brandy1 teaspoon grond cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon saltOptional 4 large oranges
Directions
Makes 8 1 cup servings

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let rest until jult cool enough to handle.

Lower the oven to 350 degrees

While still somewhat hot peel the potatoes and place in a large bowl. Discard the skins and tough, string fibers. Add the butter and wth an electric mixer beat out the lumps. Add the sugar, eggs, orange juice, heavy cream and brandy, and mix until smooth. Add the cinnaon, nutmeg and salt and mix well. Re-season to taste.

Spoon the mixture into a greased casserole or into the orange tops.

Bake until puffes and slightly golden, about 20 minutes.



Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user OPERAMOM.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 409.0
  • Total Fat: 19.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 132.9 mg
  • Sodium: 241.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 50.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
  • Protein: 6.2 g

Member Reviews
  • CD11985618
    These sound awesome! I'll have to try them (might modify for calorie reduction). - 6/13/12