Blue's Thankful Sweet Potato Treat

Serve up a sweet potato side dish that's full of festive kid-friendly flavor. Topped with ginger cookies and a sprinkle of brown sugar, your kids will be sure to ask for seconds.

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This recipe contains one or more of the following common food allergens: dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, or eggs.

This recipe is best suited for parents to make on their own or with minimal help from kids.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 min.

Cook Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked, and mashed
6 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted, divided in two
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
12 ginger cookies, finely crushed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tbsp. brown sugar

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix potatoes, 3 tablespoons of the melted butter, orange juice, and salt until well blended. Spoon into a 2-quart casserole.
Step 2
Mix the remaining 3 tablespoons of the melted butter, cookie crumbs, pecans, and brown sugar until blended. Sprinkle over the sweet-potato mixture.
Step 3
Bake 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Nurtition Facts

Calories: 252
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Sodium: 594mg
Total Carbs: 29g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 13g
Protein: 3g

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