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.

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