Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole is a luscious must-make holiday side dish. It’s traditional in the South to serve it at Thanksgiving. Christmas and Easter and pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or ham. It’s topped with a buttery streusel crumb topping laced with pecans which not only adds texture but, takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness.

I first shared this family recipe with Parade readers a few years ago. It’s so fabulous I wanted to add it here to the recipe archives for you my food loving friends who visit my website. Sweet potatoes are a side dish that I seem to gravitate to fairly often. They’re good for you and provide many of the important nutrients that our bodies need including fiber. They also tend to have a lower impact on blood glucose levels than white or russet potatoes. While all of that is certainly beneficial, we simply love the versatility and taste of sweet potatoes in pretty much any form. Roasted Honey Chipotle Wedges, Ham and Sweet Potato Hash, Sweet Potato Biscuits and in desserts like Sweet Potato Pie, too. While I’m not implying these are healthy food options, it does take take a bit of the food guilt out of indulging from time to time, doesn’t it?

One thing of note, I recommend baking your own sweet potatoes for this dish. It makes them super easy to peel and less nutrients are lost. Plus, it’s a whole lot easier to do than peeling and boiling. For a time saver, you can prepare this sweet potato casserole in advance, then bake it just before serving on busy holidays.

You may also like: Sweet Potato Muffins, Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad and Sweet Potato Cake with Marshmallow Frosting.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Collapsible Potato Masher
• Electric Hand Mixer
• Pastry Blender
• Baking Dish/Insulated Carrier Set

 

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