Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato is one of the main ingredients we use in our holiday cooking. So why not try something new this year?

Give your baked sweet potato an upgrade with this Sweet Potato Casserole. 

A perfect combination of sweet and savory with a sweet potato base topped with a sweet streusel crumble on top. 

Perfect for the holidays to change up your traditional menu and really bring that WOW factor to all your guests.

Ingredients: 

6 medium-sized sweet potatoes (approximately 4lb)

½ cup heavy cream

2 eggs

½ cup brown sugar, or to taste

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon nutmeg

Streusel Topping:

4 Tablespoons butter, softened

½ cup flour

¼ cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt, optional

½ teaspoon nutmeg

½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

Step 1: Peel and coarsely chop your sweet potatoes.

Step 2: Place in a large stockpot and cover with water.

Step 3; Bring the pot to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until fork tender.

Step 4: Drain the water off the potatoes, then add in the heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.

Step 5: Beat with an electric mixer until completely combined.

Step 6: Preheat oven to 350F Grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish and pour the sweet potato mixture into the dish.

Step 7: In a small bowl, combine the streusel topping ingredients and then scatter over the sweet potato mixture.

Step 8: Bake for 45 minutes, until topping is browned and crisped.

This recipe can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or main dish. It is very versatile to fit all your serving needs!

Make memories this holiday season by changing the tradition with a unique dish that will become a staple for years to come.

You may want to bake an extra Sweet Potato Casserole so even the late arrivals can get a taste :-).

Sweet Potato Casserole

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Show off this holiday season by changing up the traditional menu with this Sweet Potato Casserole. A sweet and savory combination that uses your favorite holiday spices.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Ingredients

  

• 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes approximately 4lb
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup brown sugar or to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg

For the Streusel Topping:

• 4 Tablespoons butter softened
• ½ cup flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt optional
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

 

• Peel and coarsely chop your sweet potatoes.
• Place in a large stockpot and cover with water.
• Bring the pot to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until fork tender.
• Drain the water off the potatoes, then add in the heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Beat with an electric mixer until completely combined.
• Preheat oven to 350F
• Grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish and pour the sweet potato mixture into the dish.
• In a small bowl, combine the streusel topping ingredients and then scatter over the sweet potato mixture.
• Bake for 45 minutes, until topping, is browned and crisped.
• Enjoy!

Keyword Sweet Potato Casserole