Cuisinart HM-50DR, HM-50DY, HM-50DG, HM-50BK manual Sweet Yam Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping

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

11⁄2 pounds sweet potatoes or yams, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces

6tablespoons (3⁄4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

2large eggs

1⁄4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon

1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger

1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt

1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

11⁄2 cups cornflakes, crushed

1⁄2 cup (packed) brown sugar

1⁄2 cup chopped pecans

6tablespoons (3⁄4 stick) unsalted butter, 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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