Orange-Ginger Sweet Potato Casserole

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place oven rack in middle position. Lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish, and set aside.

2. 2

   Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

3. 3

   Roast the sweet potatoes in preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

4. 4

   Remove sweet potatoes from the oven, and cool about 15 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

5. 5

   When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half, and scoop flesh into the bowl of a food processor. Discard potato skins. Add the orange zest, ginger; and egg yolks; process to make a smooth mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour in the orange juice and milk; if desired, add more orange juice to taste. Spoon sweet potato mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with pecans.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated oven until heated through and pecans are toasted, about 30 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.