Recipe: Praline Yam Casserole with Orange Sauce

Praline Yam Casserole with Orange Sauce
From: Gina,.Fla
Source: Some Like It Hot
Jr. League of Pensacola, FL

4 medium yams, cooked until soft, peeled and mashed
2 eggs
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed firm
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed firm
2 Tbsp. butter, melted

In a large bowl, beat together yams, eggs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. butter and salt. Pour into 1 quart casserole. Arrange pecan halves in an attractive pattern on top, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and drizzle with remaining butter. Bake uncovered at 375F for 15-20 minutes. Serve with warm orange sauce.

Orange Sauce
Yields 1 cup for 6 servings

1/3 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1 cup orange juice
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. Grand Marnier
3 dashes Angostura bitters

Blend sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepot. Add orange peel and juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly till sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter, Grand Marnier and bitters.