Sweet Potato Soufflé

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
  
• 1/2 cup softened butter
  
• 1/4 cup apple juice
  
• 1/4 cup Amaretto
  
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  
• 2 eggs, separated
  
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Instructions:

1. Bake sweet potatoes at 350°F for about 1 hour or until soft. Cool slightly, remove skin, and mash.
   
2. Combine mashed potatoes with butter, apple juice, Amaretto, and pumpkin pie spice. Beat egg yolks and mix in.
   
3. Whip egg whites with an electric mixer into soft peaks and gently fold into the mixture.
   
4. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish, pour in the mixture, and top with almonds.
   
5. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Cool slightly and serve.

This sweet potato soufflé holds a special place in the Hogan family’s Thanksgiving celebrations. It’s a cherished tradition that brings everyone together, and its rich, comforting flavors have become synonymous with the holiday. Whether it’s the first or the fiftieth time you’ve enjoyed it, this dish is guaranteed to please. Even those who claim they don’t like sweet potatoes can’t resist this dish—and they often find themselves going back for seconds.