Macaroon Sweet Potato Bake |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Just in time for Thanksgiving or Christmas. This recipe was in our local electric magazine. If you have a need to use of some sweet potatoes than this may be a good one to try. Ingredients:
6 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes (3 1/2 lbs) |
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided |
4 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted, divided |
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
1/4 cup orange marmalade |
6 macaroons, crumbled |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, 6 tbsp butter, brown sugar, amaretto or almond extract, salt and ginger; beat till smooth.
2. Stir in pecans and marmalade.
3. transfer to greased 11x7x2 pan.
4. Toss macaroons with remaining butter; sprinkle on top.
5. Bake, uncovered 325 for 30-35 minutes until heated through.
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