Orange-Ginger Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

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: 182 | Total Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 52mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by Amanda J.   view full review
Great alternative to the overly sweet sweetpotato dishes! I do suggest that you do not waste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by Alison J.   view full review
I made this casserole for Thanksgiving and highly recommend it. I dislike over-sweetened sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by TUNISIANSWIFE   view full review
I also dislike the all-too sweet and rich yam casseroles. This was a wonderful and healthy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by foodlover   view full review
The 4 star review is for the recipe, not the dish. I followed the recipe exactly, and I think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by UNCgal   view full review
Thanks for a lower-calorie alternative! My quick tip? Microwave the sweet potatos, let them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by Amber_in_PDX   view full review
This was the best recipe that I have ever made off of this website. It was AWESOME! I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2011 by grainfreegirl96   view full review
This was a great, healthy alternative to the regular sweet potato casseroles that are loaded...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by CEEJAYDEE   view full review
This is a keeper! I have never liked the traditional candied sweet potatoes. All the sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by CoastMama   view full review
Made for Thanksgiving this year and Easter! Even the kidlet loved it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by michelleballenger Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I don't like sweet potatoes...never have...never thought I would. I only make them on...

 

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