Sweet potato casserole is beloved (by some) as a traditional vacation recipe. If I’m being sincere, I’m extra of a plain baked candy potato sort of gal, however since a few of our prolonged household choose the marshmallow-topped kind, I made a decision to concoct a wholesome model.

Do-it-yourself Sweet Potato Casserole

To make the candy potato a part of the candy potato casserole, you want cooked candy potatoes. If I’m making the casserole for a crowd, I prefer to roast them forward of time so I don’t have a lot to do on a busy cooking day.

You possibly can completely boil them for those who choose, however I just like the deeper taste from roasting.

Most recipes for candy potato casserole embody sugar combined into the candy potatoes. I’m not taking that recommendation! Sweet potatoes are already loads candy sufficient, so there’s no want for including much more sugar! Some recipes additionally add eggs and milk, however since they don’t actually change the flavour or texture and are allergens for some, I go away them out.

Necessary Word: For those who make the candy potato a part of the casserole forward of time, be sure you warmth it up previous to placing on the topping.

To Marshmallow or To not Marshmallow?

Sweet potato casseroles are normally topped with one thing candy like marshmallow or strudel. I do make my very own marshmallows, and I’ve discovered that if I cut back the quantity of gelatin within the recipe I could make a marshmallow fluff topping. (Mother Hack: The “marshmallow” topping additionally makes an ideal cake icing on coconut flour muffins for youths’ birthdays!)

Another choice is to make a Swiss meringue with egg whites and honey. I warmth and whisk it over a double boiler till it’s thick and fluffy. For those who’re actually feeling fancy you possibly can even put the completed meringue in a piping bag and pipe fairly designs on high of the candy potatoes. As a ultimate step, broil the casserole for a couple of minutes earlier than serving to brown the meringue just a bit.

Necessary Word: Because the casserole is simply within the oven for a few minutes, it’s essential to ensure that the candy potatoes are already good and scorching.

For those who choose the streusel-topped candy potato casseroles, you may attempt combining the nut and oat topping from this casserole with the topping from my berry cobbler recipe.

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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

A wholesome tackle candy potato casserole with a totally optionally available honey and egg white “marshmallow” topping.

Whole Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Components

“Marshmallow” Topping (optionally available)

• 5 egg whites
• 1/3 cup honey

Directions

• In a 425°F oven, bake the candy potatoes about 40-50 minutes or till tender.

• Cool barely.

• Take away peels and mash with butter or coconut oil, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla.

• Unfold evenly right into a 9×13 baking dish.

For the “Marshmallow” Topping (optionally available)

• In a double boiler or small pan with water and a glass bowl on high, whip the egg whites with a hand blender till fluffy.

• Add the honey to the egg whites and place the double boiler on the range, turning on the warmth to medium.

• Utilizing a hand mixer or whisk, whisk the egg white and honey combine because it heats till thick and fluffy.

• Unfold the topping over the candy potatoes and put within the oven and broil for a minute or two to brown.

Notes

You can make the candy potato a part of this recipe forward of time and reheat it within the oven whilst you’re making the topping. 

Diet

Serving: 1cup | Energy: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 70.2g | Protein: 4.9g | Fats: 6g | Saturated Fats: 3.7g | Ldl cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 224mg | Fiber: 6.7g | Sugar: 24.2g