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After The Holiday Casserole W Pineapple Fresh Cranberries Recipe

This delightful casserole, rescued from Aunt Alta's vintage recipe box, is a sweet and savory masterpiece! Perfect for using up leftover sweet potatoes (or easily substituting fresh or canned), this recipe balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of pineapple and a touch of spice. A crispy breadcrumb topping and savory sausage complete this unforgettable dish. Easily adaptable to your sweetness preference – adjust the sugar (or Splenda) based on your cranberry sauce and sweet potato sweetness.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 563.1 kcal
Protein 83g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for After The Holiday Casserole W Pineapple Fresh Cranberries

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 0 Cooked Turkey
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 0 Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

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How to Make After The Holiday Casserole W Pineapple Fresh Cranberries

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained), 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup brown sugar (or to taste, adjust based on cranberry sauce sweetness), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
  3. Pour mixture into a well-greased 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  4. In a skillet, brown 1 pound pork sausage, crumbling it as it cooks, until lightly browned.
  5. Drain off excess grease from the sausage.
  6. Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the casserole.
  7. Top with 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

135g

Fat

23g

Carbs

22g

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