the potatoes and garlic until somewhat
smooth, about 60 seconds. While still
mixing, add the hot milk and butter
mixture, and mix until well blended,
about 30 seconds. Mix on Speed 4 until
fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the
remaining salt and pepper, mixing to
blend, 15 seconds. Scrape down sides
of pan with rubber spatula as necessary.
Transfer the potatoes to a warm serving
bowl and sprinkle with the remaining
chopped chives. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 149 (28% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 3g
• fat 5g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 14mg • sod. 185mg
• calc. 42mg • fiber 2g
Tip: For a lighter, everyday version,
use reduced fat or fat-free milk in place
of the whole milk and half-and-half.
Sweet Yam Casserole with
Crunchy Pecan Topping
This easy-to-make casserole can
be prepared a day ahead to make
holiday entertaining easier.
Makes 10 servings
cooking spray
1½
pounds sweet potatoes or yams,
peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
6
tablespoons (
⁄
stick) unsalted
3
4
butter, room temperature
2
large eggs
¼
cup firmly packed brown sugar
½
teaspoon cinnamon
½
teaspoon ground ginger
½
teaspoon kosher salt
¼
teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
1½
cups cornflakes, crushed
½
cup (packed) brown sugar
½
cup chopped pecans
6
tablespoons (
⁄
stick) unsalted butter,
3
4
melted
If baking immediately after preparing,
preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat an
8-cup baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of
boiling water until tender, about 15
minutes. Drain; transfer potatoes to large
bowl and add butter. Mix on Speed 1 for
one minute, then increase to Speed 2
and beat until smooth. Add eggs, brown
sugar, spices, salt and pepper; beat on
Speed 1 to blend, about 30 seconds.
Transfer mixture to the prepared baking
dish. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover
and refrigerate.) Bake potatoes in the
preheated oven until they are slightly
puffed and beginning to brown around
the edges, about 25 to 30 minutes.
While potatoes bake, prepare the topping
by mixing the remaining ingredients in a
bowl. Sprinkle the topping evenly over
the potatoes and bake about 10 minutes
longer, until golden brown and crispy.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 253 (41% from fat) • carb. 31g • pro. 4g
• fat 12g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 61mg • sod. 202mg
• calc. 26mg • fiber 4g
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