Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

Sweet potato casserole with apples and brown sugar, topped with cheddar cheese.

INGREDIENTS

4 medium size sweet potatoes
2 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

Boil sweet potatoes in salted water for 30 to 40 minutes, until tender. Drain, cool, peel, and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Arrange have of the sliced sweet potatoes and half of the sliced apples in a 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.

Sprinkle with onion, brown sugar, and marjoram; dot with butter.

Arrange remaining sweet potato and apple slices in the baking dish. Combine water with lemon juice; pour over layer of sweet potatoes and apples. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Serves 4.