If you're craving a side dish to add a bit of sophistication to your next holiday gathering or family dinner, amaretto sweet potatoes are the perfect choice. Oozing with a touch of nuttiness and a hint of sweetness, these tender, golden-brown potatoes are loaded with flavor. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and mouthwatering aroma, amaretto sweet potatoes bring a unique and elegant twist to the classic sweet potato dish, making them a must-try for any foodie or home cook. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or one with a bit more flair, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste and cooking style. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a dish that will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
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AMARETTO SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes, amaretto, and pecans make a wonderful flavor combination in this autumn side dish...
Provided by loof751
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cover sweet potatoes with water. Boil until tender; drain.
- Remove the skins from the sweet potatoes and arrange them in a greased 2 quart baking dish.
- Process the sugar, buttermilk, butter, eggs, amaretto, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking soda in a blender until smooth. Stir in pecans.
- Spoon pecan mixture over sweet potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
AMARETTO SWEET POTATOES
There aren't any spices so the flavor of the amaretto is noticeable but not overpowering in this easy sweet potato casserole. We loved the pairing of amaretto with the naturally sweet potatoes. This holiday casserole is creamy and a traditional sweet potato casserole with a twist. When tasting this, if you don't know about the...
Provided by Darlene Sweet
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
- 2. Drain canned yams or sweet potatoes. Place in large mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons margarine. Place in microwave for 1 minute.
- 3. Mash potatoes and margarine with potato masher.
- 4. Melt remaining margarine. With an electric mixer, whip potatoes, margarine, sugars, juice, and amaretto.
- 5. Pour into a greased 2.5-quart casserole.
- 6. Bake for 30 minutes.
- 7. Remove from oven and top with marshmallows.
- 8. Return to oven and bake for 10 - 15 more minutes until marshmallows slightly brown and "puff."
SWEET POTATOES WITH AMARETTO AND MACAROONS
This is the most fabulous and delicious sweet potato recipe I have ever made, a refreshing change from the marshmallow or candied dishes. It's perfect with rich holiday meats like turkey, goose, ham and other roasted pork... and it's sooooo easy. I made it for Thanksgiving; but it would be equally wonderful for Christmas, a unique addition to the holiday table!
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat sweet potatoes in their liquid in a saucepan over medium heat until hot, then drain.
- Mash in the butter, then add the brown sugar, marmalade, salt and Amaretto liqueur.
- Transfer mixture into a greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Chop coconut macaroons coarsely.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan, then add macaroons and the 1 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur.
- Stir to combine over low heat, crumbling the macaroons further.
- Sprinkle the macaroon topping over the prepared sweet potato mixture; then bake assembled casserole until warmed through, about 30 minutes.
AMARETTO SWEET POTATOES
Make and share this Amaretto Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sassy J
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mash the sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl until they are smooth with a mix er or potato masher.
- Add the brown sugar, orange juice, Amaretto, sugar, butter, orange rind and salt.
- Stir until well combined.
- Spray a 3 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spoon the sweet potatoes into the casserole dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the marshmallows over the top of the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the marshmallows are melted and lightly toasted.
Tips:
- Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
- To save time, you can bake the sweet potatoes in advance and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you don't have amaretto liqueur, you can substitute another type of liqueur, such as orange liqueur or Grand Marnier.
- For a vegan version of this recipe, you can use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
- Garnish the sweet potatoes with fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, before serving.
Conclusion:
Amaretto sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet potatoes, amaretto liqueur, and spices creates a unique and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are serving them for a holiday dinner or a weeknight meal, these sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit.
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