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CRUNCHY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Some tasty seasonings like cinnamon and nutmeg and a crunchy corn flake and walnut topping make it easy for even kids to eat their nutritious sweet potatoes. This is a terrific Thanksgiving side dish. -Virginia Slater, West Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° In a large bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake 5-10 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SWEET POTATO CRUNCH CASSEROLE



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A Southern take on the traditional sweet potato casserole; a creamy sweet potato base covered liberally with a crunchy pecan praline topping. This dish is great even at room temperature.

Provided by kellyklsu

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish.
  • Mix sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl until smooth; spread into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Stir brown sugar, pecans, and 1/3 cup butter together in a bowl. Mix flour into pecan mixture using your hands until evenly coated and crumbly; sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and praline topping is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, at least 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.3 calories, Carbohydrate 73.1 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 377.5 mg, Sugar 42.2 g

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Everyone will ask for seconds of this casserole made with mashed sweet potatoes and a marshmallow topping that's a perfect combination of gooey and crunchy. With the help of a little nutmeg for flavor, this casserole is sure to be a new favorite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups mini marshmallows or chopped regular marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water by 1 inch; salt generously. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, and return to pan. Heat over medium, stirring, until liquid has evaporated and a thin film covers bottom of pan, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat; add milk, butter, and nutmeg. Mash until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Transfer sweet-potato mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. (To make ahead, refrigerate, up to 1 day.)
  • Top casserole with marshmallows; bake until center is warmed through and marshmallows are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g

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