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Orange-Ginger Sweet Potato Casserole

By: Grover P.  
"This is my version of a traditional Thanksgiving favorite. I love sweet potatoes, but find I don't need any sweetener, so I substituted orange juice. You'll find yourself serving this casserole quite often! You can cut the prep time on serving day by cooking the sweet potatoes up to two days in advance; simply remove their skins and store in the fridge in an airtight container until needed."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 egg yolks
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup orange juice, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place oven rack in middle position. Lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish, and set aside.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Roast the sweet potatoes in preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven, and cool about 15 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half, and scoop flesh into the bowl of a food processor. Discard potato skins. Add the orange zest, ginger; and egg yolks; process to make a smooth mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour in the orange juice and milk; if desired, add more orange juice to taste. Spoon sweet potato mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with pecans.
  6. Bake in preheated oven until heated through and pecans are toasted, about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 210 | Total Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 54mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by Amanda J. 
Great alternative to the overly sweet sweetpotato dishes! I do suggest that you do not waste... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by Alison J. 
I made this casserole for Thanksgiving and highly recommend it. I dislike over-sweetened sweet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by TUNISIANSWIFE 
I also dislike the all-too sweet and rich yam casseroles. This was a wonderful and healthy... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by foodlover 
The 4 star review is for the recipe, not the dish. I followed the recipe exactly, and I think... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by michelleballenger 
I don't like sweet potatoes...never have...never thought I would. I only make them on... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2008 by Jenny N. 
I followed the recipe, but I just wasn't happy with the result. It tasted like an orange... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by UNCgal 
Thanks for a lower-calorie alternative! My quick tip? Microwave the sweet potatos, let them... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by MSALLEYCAT 
It wowed everyone on Thanksgiving, and it was the first left-over to disappear from the... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by WorstCookEver_Seriously 
did this for Thanksgiving '08 and it came out really nice. MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2008 by Mallinda 
I make this for Thanksgiving with the hopes it would be a good alternative to the sickening... MORE

 
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