Monday, November 24, 2008

Sweet Potato Souffle

Just in time for Thanksgiving this week...  this is SO delicious!

3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cubed **
2 large eggs
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar divided
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
up to 1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup pecan halves

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In large saucepan, bring potatoes to a boil.  Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft and then drain.  In a large bowl, beat potatoes with electric mixer until smooth.  Beat in the eggs, 1/4 up of the brown sugar, 1/4 cup of butter, the salt and cinnamon.  Starting with 1/4 cup, beat in just enough OJ to make the mixture moist & fluffy.  Scrape mixture into souffle dish and smooth surface.  Arrange pecans over top.  Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and drizzle remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over top.  Bake for 25-30 minutes.  Makes 10 servings.

** Hint:  You can also cut small sweet potatoes in half, and boil with the skins on - they will fall off when boiled.

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