Sweet Potatoes McMillan
Cooks' Note
Some hosts serve this as a side dish with roasted fresh ham or roasted pork.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 6. serving size: 2 tablespoons.
Ingredients
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, plus more for pan
4 cups mashed boiled (with skin on) sweet potatoes
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Grand Marnier
2 tablespoons milk or light cream
1 tablespoon grated orange zest mixed with 1 tablespoon sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 1-quart casserole dish. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and set aside.
Step 2
Combine the sweet potatoes, 4 tablespoons butter, the sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well.
Step 3
Stir in the Grand Marnier and milk until fully incorporated.
Step 4
Turn into the prepared casserole dish, brush the top with the melted butter, and sprinkle with the orange zest–sugar mix.
Step 5
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until browned.
