Gingersnap Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Gingersnap Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 sweet potatoes (4 pounds); 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted; 1/3 cup half-and-half; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cold butter or margarine, cut into pieces; 32 coarsely crushed gingersnap cookies (we tested with Nabisco)

Servings: persons

6 sweet potatoes (4 pounds)
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/3 cup half-and-half
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter or margarine, cut into pieces
32 coarsely crushed gingersnap cookies (we tested with Nabisco)

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["Cook sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven in boiling water to cover over medium heat 30 minutes or until tender. Cool; peel and mash potatoes.", "Combine mashed sweet potato, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and next 4 ingredients in a mixing bowl; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. (Or mash with a potato masher until smooth.) Spoon into a greased 2 1/2-quart or 13"" x 9"" baking dish.", "Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and flour. Cut in 1/4 cup cold butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in crushed gingersnaps. Sprinkle streusel over sweet potato. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until streusel is lightly browned.", "Make Ahead: Prepare sweet potato filling, and spoon into a greased 2 1/2-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover and chill overnight. Microwave at HIGH 10 minutes or until hot. Prepare streusel, and sprinkle over filling. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until streusel is lightly browned.", "Purchase crisp gingersnap cookies rather than the soft variety for making the streusel."]

1372

kcal

Calories

Fat

230

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 sweet potatoes (4 pounds), 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted, 1/3 cup half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Gingersnap Sweet Potatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gingersnap Sweet Potatoes

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