Cherry Good Sweet Potatoes
From the kitchen of Santina Mullins Hale
Ingredients
4 sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 can cherry pie filling
miniature marshmallows
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Wash potatoes; pierce with a fork.
Place in ring formation in microwave on high for 10-14 minutes, turning potatoes after 5 minutes.
Test for doneness after 8 minutes and remove any potatoes that are soft.
Continue cooking until all potatoes are soft.
Wrap potatoes in paper towels and cool for 5 minutes.
Split potatoes in half and scoop out flesh.
Whip potatoes with butter, brown sugar and salt until smooth.
Spoon into 1-1/2 quart casserole; spread evenly.
Spoon pie filling over potatoes.
Place marshmallows in ring on top of pie filling.
Bake for 30-45 minutes until heated and marshmallows are lightly browned.
