Best Sweet Potatoes With Amaretto And Macaroons Recipes

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MOM'S FAMOUS AMARETTO SWEET POTATOES RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-6382

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. Amaretto liquor
1/4 tsp. salt
3 cans sweet potatoes or 2-3 fresh sweet potatoes (peeled, cut into chunks and boiled until just soft)
9 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • In large skillet, melt butter. Add sugar, Amaretto, and salt. Stir until dissolved. Add potatoes and then marshmallows. Fold potatoes and marshmallows together over low heat until marshmallows are fully melted and potatoes are glazed.

MACAROON SWEET POTATO BAKE



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This casserole can be made the night before and chilled. Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before baking. Top with the buttered crumbled macaroons before putting in the oven. -William Waller, Lady Lake, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3-1/2 pounds)
6 tablespoons plus 4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup orange marmalade
6 macaroons, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, amaretto or extract, salt and ginger; beat until smooth. Stir in the pecans and marmalade., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Toss macaroons with remaining butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 90g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES & ONIONS



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This delicious side dish is packed with nutrition. Sweet potatoes, onions and almonds are powerhouses of antioxidants and other nutrients -- in fact, almonds are among the most nutrient-dense foods, containing high concentrations of vitamins and minerals per calorie. Plus, olive oil and almonds contain monounsaturated fat -- the good type.

Provided by Jean Carper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut in 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss first 6 ingredients in a shallow medium-sized baking dish.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with almonds

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 14.6 mg, Sugar 20 g

AMARETTO SWEET POTATOES



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There aren't any spices so the flavor of the amaretto is noticeable but not overpowering in this easy sweet potato casserole. We loved the pairing of amaretto with the naturally sweet potatoes. This holiday casserole is creamy and a traditional sweet potato casserole with a twist. When tasting this, if you don't know about the...

Provided by Darlene Sweet

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 can(s) sweet potatoes or yams, 29 oz each
1/2 c light brown sugar (packed)
1/4 c orange juice
1/2 c amaretto liqueur
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c margarine, divided
2 c large or miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Drain canned yams or sweet potatoes. Place in large mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons margarine. Place in microwave for 1 minute.
  • 3. Mash potatoes and margarine with potato masher.
  • 4. Melt remaining margarine. With an electric mixer, whip potatoes, margarine, sugars, juice, and amaretto.
  • 5. Pour into a greased 2.5-quart casserole.
  • 6. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • 7. Remove from oven and top with marshmallows.
  • 8. Return to oven and bake for 10 - 15 more minutes until marshmallows slightly brown and "puff."

AMARETTO SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Amaretto Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy J

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup Amaretto
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup miniature marshmallow

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mash the sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl until they are smooth with a mix er or potato masher.
  • Add the brown sugar, orange juice, Amaretto, sugar, butter, orange rind and salt.
  • Stir until well combined.
  • Spray a 3 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spoon the sweet potatoes into the casserole dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the marshmallows over the top of the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the marshmallows are melted and lightly toasted.

AMARETTO YAMS



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I had this dish years ago at an ex-boyfriend's house while I was there for Thanksgiving dinner and his mom shared her recipe. I am usually pretty traditional and old-fashioned with my Thanksgiving menu, but always make these because they are so good! My relationship didn't last, but this recipe continues to be a favorite, years later!

Provided by thisgurlluvs2cook

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 amaretto cookies, crushed
½ cup butter, softened
2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup orange marmalade
1 teaspoon amaretto liqueur, or more to taste
2 teaspoons ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix crushed cookies with 1/2 cup butter in a bowl. Mash sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup butter in separate bowl; add brown sugar, marmalade, amaretto liqueur, and ginger to sweet potatoes. Mix well. Pour sweet potato mixture into a 9x9-inch baking dish; top with cookie mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 168.3 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

AMARETTO SWEET POTATOES



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Sweet potatoes, amaretto, and pecans make a wonderful flavor combination in this autumn side dish...

Provided by loof751

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs sweet potatoes
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cover sweet potatoes with water. Boil until tender; drain.
  • Remove the skins from the sweet potatoes and arrange them in a greased 2 quart baking dish.
  • Process the sugar, buttermilk, butter, eggs, amaretto, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking soda in a blender until smooth. Stir in pecans.
  • Spoon pecan mixture over sweet potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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