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Easy Cranberry Yam Bread

Cream cheese gives this incredible, yet easy, bread a rich flavor packed with the natural sweetness of yams and a burst of cranberries. It will top your quick bread list. Toss in some walnuts for added flavor and crunch.

Ingredients:

Makes 16 slices

1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes (yams), drained and mashed or 1 cup fresh sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup dried cranberries, or 1 cup chopped fresh cranberries

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in sweet potatoes and eggs. Stir in biscuit mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, cranberries until just blended. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 45 minutes – 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes before serving.

Quick Tip:
Mini loaves of quick bread make wonderful homemade gifts. Make ahead, wrap in plastic wrap, place in zipper-lock bags, and freeze until ready to give.

Nutrition:

Per serving: CAL 189 (26% from fat); FAT 6g; PROTEIN 4g; CARB 31g; CHOL 37mg; SODIUM 231mg; SATURATED FAT 3g; DIETARY FIBER 1g

Credits:

Created by Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission spokesperson, Holly Clegg.