Praline Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is excellent for an easy side dish for Thanksgiving. Since it takes only about 20 minutes to make, you can prepare it just before serving.
SERVES 6
INGREDIENTS
- 2 16-ounce cans sweet potatoes in syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar, divided
- ½ cup butter, divided
- ¼ cup reserved sweet potato liquid
- ½ cup chopped cashews
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Drain sweet potatoes, reserving ¼ cup liquid.
Place drained sweet potatoes in saucepan over medium heat along with ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup butter, and ¼ cup reserved liquid. Mash potatoes as they heat, stirring frequently. Place in 1½-quart microwave-safe casserole.
In small bowl, combine cashews, remaining ¼ cup brown sugar, flour, and nutmeg and mix well.
Melt remaining ¼ cup butter and add to cashew mixture; mix until crumbly and set aside.
Microwave potatoes on high power for 2 minutes, then stir well.
Sprinkle with cashew mixture and microwave on high 5 to 7 minutes longer or until potatoes are hot.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are usually canned in a sweet syrup, but some are canned in plain water; be sure to read the labels carefully. Sweet potatoes, whether canned or fresh, are a wonderful source of vitamins A and C; in fact, one serving can provide more than 400 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A.
