Potato-Date Bake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A sweet, buttery mash of sweet potatoes and dates, finished in a golden casserole—rich, comforting, and perfect for cozy family dinners or holiday side dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb. 2 oz.) can sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup light cream
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter or margarine

Instructions

  1. Heat sweet potatoes until soft and mash while hot.
  2. Add light cream, cinnamon, salt, chopped dates, and melted butter, mixing well.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a buttered 1‑quart casserole dish.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

494 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.9g 6% DV
Total Fat 37.4g 48% DV
Carbs 38.4g 14% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 24.9g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9835mg 100% DV
Potassium 285.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 85mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 24.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2% DV
Calcium 98mg 8% DV
Iron 0.8mg 4% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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