Amaretto Yams

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I had this dish years ago at an ex-boyfriend's house while I was there for Thanksgiving dinner and his mom shared her recipe. I am usually pretty traditional and old-fashioned with my Thanksgiving menu, but always make these because they are so good! My relationship didn't last, but this recipe continues to be a favorite, years later!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x9-inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 24 amaretto cookies, crushed

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • 2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup orange marmalade

  • 1 teaspoon amaretto liqueur, or more to taste

  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Mix crushed cookies with 1/2 cup butter in a bowl. Mash sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup butter in separate bowl; add brown sugar, marmalade, amaretto liqueur, and ginger to sweet potatoes. Mix well. Pour sweet potato mixture into a 9x9-inch baking dish; top with cookie mixture.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

352 Calories
14g Fat
54g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 352
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 438mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.