SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH BROWN SUGAR

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A sweet, creamy, but light-tasting take on sweet potato casserole. The orange adds a bit of zing that is needed and missing from most recipes, in my opinion.

Provided by Robin Dixon

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 cup brown sugar, divided
½ stick butter, cut into pieces, divided
½ orange, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup all-purpose flour
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Add enough salt so that the water tastes like seawater. Bring to a boil and cook potatoes until fork tender and mashable, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a casserole dish.
  • Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher. Add 1/2 the butter, 1/2 of the brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. Allow mixture to cool slightly, then add cream, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg. Taste and adjust spices to your liking. Mix in eggs until well combined. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
  • Mix remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar with flour in a small bowl. Sprinkle pecans over the potato mixture, and then do the same with the brown sugar-flour mixture. Sprinkle remaining butter pieces on top of the casserole and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue to bake until topping is crispy, about 20 minutes longer. Serve once cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 271.9 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Kacie Baker
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I've been making this casserole for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Wasyhune Getachew
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This casserole is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Google Sucks
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I thought the casserole was a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Messiah Brown
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The casserole was a little too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it.


Isabella Flores
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This was my first time making sweet potato casserole and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Dilshan Silva
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato casserole, but this recipe changed my mind.


First Supper
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Damcho Wangchuk
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I've been making this casserole for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Cute Word
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This casserole is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Latoya Greenland
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato casserole, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


Rebecca Garvie
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Sara Sarhan
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I thought the casserole was a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Dal Khual
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The casserole was a little too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it.


Moses Rocha
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This was my first time making sweet potato casserole and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Phurpu rn Rinjin
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The brown sugar topping is the perfect touch of sweetness.


Marowa Jannat
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This sweet potato casserole was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was creamy, flavorful, and disappeared quickly. I will definitely be making it again.