Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups

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Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups

This charming twist on a classic sweet potato casserole is not only a treat for the taste buds but also an eye-catching addition to any holiday gathering.

Prep Time1 5

Cook Time25

Total Time1 30

Course: Side

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes (you want to use potatoes that are really orange, also known as yams)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
3 navel oranges
mini marshmallows

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Poke the sweet potatoes several times with a fork or knife to pierce the skin.
Place on foil or a sheet tray in the oven and bake for 1 hour.
Let yams cool for several minutes, cut in half and scoop out the fluffy insides.
Mash the yams with butter, maple syrup (or brown sugar), evaporated milk and salt until creamy and fluffy.
Cut the oranges in half and slice a very thin disk from the bottom so they rest flat. The skins are actually going to be the “bowls”.
With a pairing knife, cut around the inside rim of the orange removing the orange sections and pulp. Place any of the orange juice and pulp in a bowl and discard the white membranes and seeds. Save the juice and pulp for cranberry sauce recipe or just enjoy as a snack.
Fill each orange cup with 1/4 cup of puree and top with several mini marshmallows. You can cover and refrigerate these overnight at this point if you're prepping in advance.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place sweet potato filled orange cups on a sheet tray and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Serve.

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Notes

Prep ahead: You can make the sweet potato filling and store it in an airtight container until you’re ready to assemble the orange cups and bake. Alternatively, you can build the cups, fill them, and then refrigerate them covered fully assembled until you’re ready to pop them in the oven. For both scenarios, let the sweet potatoes come to room temperature before you bake. Making this dish ahead of time means you can spend more time enjoying the festivities and a little less time in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day!

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