PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATO BAKE

"This casserole is a perfect accompaniment for ham, and you can put it together ahead of time."

1 (23 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained
3 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 1-quart casserole.

In medium bowl, mash sweet potatoes with margarine and salt. Add pineapple and orange juice; blend well. Spoon into greased casserole; sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
Grease 1-quart microwave-safe casserole. Prepare sweet potato mixture as directed above; spoon into greased casserole. Microwave on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes or until thoroughly heated, rotating casserole 1/2 turn halfway through cooking.

Makes 6 servings (1/2 cup each)
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Holiday Cookies, Gifts, Sweets and Eats, Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks #130, December 1991

Category:  Side Dishes, Potatoes
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