Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 1 Hr 20 Min

Tired of the same old potatoes? Well, here's a new easy twist on an old standby that turns whatever you serve them with into a more special dish. Yams do that all the time? they've got a holiday touch to them.

What You'll Need

4 sweet potatoes or yams
Vegetable oil
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried grated orange rind
1 cup flaked coconut (optional)

What to Do

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly and rub with oil. Put in a shallow baking pan, prick top of each with a fork.
Bake 1 hour, or until tender. Remove from oven, and lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Let potatoes cool, and cut a slice from the top of each one. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving shells intact.
In a large bowl, combine the potato pulp, sugar, milk, orange juice, cinnamon, and salt; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in the orange rind and 1/2 cup coconut.
Spoon potato mixture back into shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup coconut.
Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.

Notes

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 270
Calories from Fat 22
Total Fat 2.5g 4 %
Saturated Fat 1.5g 7 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 4.4g 9 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 9.1mg 3 %
Sodium 181mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 59g 20 %
Dietary Fiber 4.2g 17 %
Sugars 37g 0 %

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robinandclaudia 68 55693

Sep 24, 2016

Sounds Very tasty! but it would be easier and quicker to to mix all ingredients and cook as a casserole... just minus the presentation of course.

mynchome

Nov 30, 2013

I made these for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a real hit. I wanted something other than sweet potato casserole, something a little less sweet, and these filled the bill. The orange juice cut some of the sweetness and added a great flavor. I baked them and stuffed them early in the day and then just warmed them up when we were ready to eat. Very simple, very good and a great presentation. Thank you, Mr. Food!!