Mashed sweet potatoes and apples are topped with a cardamom-accented brown sugar and pecan topping in this creative holiday side dish.

Makes 8 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 282
Sodium: 167mg
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 2g

Cardamom Sweet Potato Casserole

 Fiber Rich

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cardamom, Ground, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter, cut up
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place sweet potatoes and apples in large saucepan. Add cold water to cover 1 inch over sweet potatoes; bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well and return to saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons softened butter, vanilla, 1 teaspoon of the cardamom and salt; mash until well blended and smooth. Spoon into lightly greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.

2. Mix brown sugar, 1/4 cup cold butter and remaining 1 teaspoon cardamom in small bowl until coarse crumbs form. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.

3. Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through.