Sweet Potato Casserole

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 Sweet Potato Casserole is a popular dish made with cooked, mashed sweet potatoes and topped with a mixture of brown sugar, butter, and pecans. The sweet potatoes are often mixed with spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, and the casserole is baked until the topping is crispy and golden brown. Some recipes also include marshmallows as an additional topping. This dish is commonly served as a side dish during holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.


Sweet Potato Casserole



A Dessert-Like Thanksgiving Side Dish


Candied yams or Sweet Potato Casserole with a pecan or marshmallow topping are often served as dessert-like side dishes during Thanksgiving.



Topping Options


For Sweet Potato Casserole, common toppings include:


Pecans

Marshmallows

Brown sugar and butter

Cinnamon and sugar

Coconut flakes

Crumbled ginger snaps or graham crackers

These toppings add a sweet crunch to the soft and tender sweet potatoes, making the dish taste more like a dessert.



To prepare sweet potatoes, you can follow these steps:


Rinse the sweet potatoes under running water to remove any dirt or debris.

Use a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife to remove the skin from the sweet potatoes.

Cut the sweet potatoes into slices, wedges, or cubes, depending on how you plan to cook them.

Boil, bake, roast, steam, or microwave the sweet potatoes until they are tender and cooked through.

Serve hot and season as desired with salt, pepper, herbs, spices, or butter. Enjoy!


Sweet Potato Casserole


Variations


Sweet Potato Casserole is a versatile dish that can be easily adapted to suit different tastes and preferences. Here are a few variations you can try:

Marshmallow topping: Instead of a pecan and maple syrup topping, try a marshmallow topping by spreading mini marshmallows over the sweet potato mixture before baking.

Streusel topping: Mix together 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, and 1/4 cup of melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the sweet potato mixture before baking for a crunchy streusel topping.

Praline topping: Mix together 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, and 1/4 cup of melted butter. Spread the mixture over the sweet potato mixture before baking for a caramelized pecan praline topping.

Spiced nuts: Add a different twist to the pecan topping by tossing the chopped pecans with 1/4 tsp of ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt before spreading them over the sweet potato mixture.

Sweet and savory: For a balance of sweet and savory flavors, try adding a layer of chopped cooked bacon or diced ham to the bottom of the baking dish before spreading the sweet potato mixture over the top.

These are just a few examples of how you can vary your sweet potato casserole. Have fun experimenting with different ingredients and flavors!



Ingredients:


  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup


Sweet Potato Casserole


Instructions:


Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Peel and boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and mash them.

In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Stir in the flour until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.

Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top and drizzle with the maple syrup.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.

Serve warm.

Enjoy your sweet potato casserole!

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