Yield: 8 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
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1 1/2 pound sweet potatoes or yams, canned , drained
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple, crushed, canned and drained
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup miniature marshmallows (optional)
Cooking time: 25 minutes
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Preparation:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In medium bowl, mash yams or sweet potatoes with butter and salt.
3. Add pineapple and orange juice; blend well.
4. Spoon into greased 1-quart casserole; sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans.
Optional: Sprinkle 1 cup mini-marshmallows over top the last 10 minutes of cooking.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Microwave directions:
Prepare casserole mixture as directed above; spoon into 1-quart, microwave-safe casserole.
Microwave on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes or until thoroughly heated, rotating casserole 1/2 turn halfway through cooking.