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Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole


Cost/Serving: $0.53
Yield: [8 servings] / Serving Size = ½ cup
Ingredients:
3 pounds sweet potatotes (about 3 large)
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 Tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 large eggs
Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Pierce potatoes with a fork; arrange in a circle on paper towels in microwave oven. Microwave at HIGH 16 minutes or until tender, rearranging potatoes after 8 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Cut each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp into a large bowl. Discard skins. Add brown sugar, butter, orange juice concentrate, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg, and beat with a mixer at low speed until combined. Add eggs; beat until smooth.
4. Spoon mixture into a 1½ -quart baking dish; sprinkle with pecans, if using. Bake at 350° F for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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