Cashew-Peach Sweet Potatoes

Name: Cashew-Peach Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped cashews; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained; 3 tablespoons butter

Total Time Prep: 45 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

After trying this tasty side dish, I think you’ll agree that it is holiday-special. Sweet peaches and crunchy cashews really enhance the sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

6 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
3 tablespoons butter

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-45 minutes or just until tender. Drain and cool slightly; peel and cut into cubes.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cashews, salt and ginger. Place half the sweet potatoes in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish; top with half the peaches and half the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers; dot with butter.
Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 269 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

After trying this tasty side dish, I think you’ll agree that it is holiday special. Sweet peaches and crunchy cashews really enhance the sweet potatoes.

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