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Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole

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When it comes to what to serve for Christmas dinner, sweet potatoes are a must. Even better is this Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole. Easy and too good for words, it brings all the best into one amazing casserole. Pineapple juice, an orange rind, and chopped pecans turn a simple Thanksgiving side dish into a grand casserole. Add it to your holiday menus.

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If you loved making our Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole, we have a feeling you'll enjoy these Christmas recipes as well!

First up, why not try our Cranberry and Pecan Stuffed Pork Loin? This festive main dish is filled with a savory-sweet cranberry and pecan stuffing that pairs perfectly with a juicy pork loin. It's sure to impress your guests at the holiday dinner table.

For a delicious side dish, give our Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans a try. The combination of roasted Brussels sprouts, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans creates a dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. It's the perfect accompaniment to any Christmas meal.

And for dessert, we recommend our Gingerbread Trifle with Eggnog Cream. Layers of gingerbread cake, creamy eggnog-infused custard, and whipped cream come together to create a decadent and impressive dessert that will delight your taste buds. It's a festive and delicious way to end your Christmas meal.

We hope these recipes inspire you to get in the kitchen and create more delicious dishes for your holiday celebrations. Happy cooking!

Cooking Time30 min

Ingredients

  • 3 (16-ounce) cans cut sweet potatoes in light syrup, drained
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Arrange sweet potatoes in a lightly greased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish, set aside.
     
  2. Combine brown sugar, honey, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, grated orange rind, butter and pineapple juice in saucepan.
     
  3. Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture boils. Boil 1 minute. Pour over sweet potatoes.
     
  4. Sprinkle with pecans, cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
     
  5. Remove from refrigerator, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
     
  6. Uncover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. 

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