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Applesauce-Sweet Potato Bake

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 13, 2010
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Applesauce and nut topping provide a simple addition to this easy sweet potato casserole - perfect side for any meal.

Applesauce-Sweet Potato Bake

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes or yams (about 3 medium)
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place sweet potatoes in 3-quart saucepan; add enough water (salted if desired) to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until tender; drain. Remove skins; cut each sweet potato lengthwise in half.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat oven to 375°. Place sweet potatoes, cut sides up, in ungreased 2-quart casserole or square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Spread applesauce over sweet potatoes. Mix brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon; sprinkle over applesauce. Dot with butter. Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition

185 Calories
7g Total Fat
2g Protein
32g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
185
Calories from Fat
65
Total Fat
7g
Saturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
10mg
Sodium
75mg
Total Carbohydrate
32g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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