Description
This Cranberry Orange Sweet Potato Bake is a delightful medley of creamy sweet potatoes and tart cranberries, topped with a zesty orange glaze. The texture is a perfect balance of smooth and chunky, while the flavors dance on your palate, offering a sweet and tangy experience that is both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: 4 medium, peeled and cubed
- Cranberries: 2 cups, fresh or frozen
- Orange: 1 large, zested and juiced
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Butter: 4 tablespoons, melted
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, boil the sweet potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash them until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Fold the cranberry mixture into the mashed sweet potatoes until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made a day in advance; simply cover and refrigerate before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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