Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

Categories: February2014, Side Dish, Sweet Potatoes, Thanksgiving

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. of sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 Tbs canola oil
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
• 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped fairly large (Fuji)
• 1 tsp canola oil
• 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt (or 1 cup plain yogurt plus 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract and 1-2 Tbs sugar if desired)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes with the oil and stir until coated. Sprinkle with the pepper, salt, and apple pie spice. Mix until the cubes are thoroughly and evenly coated. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the sweet potatotes in an even layer on the pan. Roast at 400 degrees until tender and slightly brown (carmelized) on the bottom, about 30-36 minutes . They should be soft enough to mash.

2. While the potatoes are baking, place the chopped apples in a bowl. Add the oil and mix. Add the apple pie spice and mix to thoroughly combine. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Spread the apples in a single layer on the pan. Roast at 400 degrees until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

3. When the sweet potatoes and apples are nice and tender, place in a large bowl and add the yogurt. Mash by hand (do not use an electric mixer or they will have a gluey texture). Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. To reheat, place in a casserole dish and bake, covered at 350 degrees until heated through, about 30-45 minutes.

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