Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for preparing pan; 2 large eggs; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; Pinch cayenne; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup pecans pieces

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for preparing pan
2 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch cayenne
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pecans pieces

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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Butter an 8-by-8-inch casserole dish and set aside.
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Grate sweet potato on large holes of grater.
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Melt butter in a large skillet, add sweet potatoes and cook stirring occasionally until potato softens, about 15 minutes.
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Cool.
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Separate 1 egg and reserve egg white.
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Beat remaining egg, yolk, cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cayenne in a large bowl.
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Add sweet potato and season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
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Whisk until smooth.
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Pour sweet potato mixture into pan.
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Toss pecans with egg white and sprinkle on casserole.
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Bake until set and TK (puffed), about 30 minutes.
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Serve immediately.
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Calories: 426
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Total Fat: 25.5 grams
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Saturated Fat: 14 grams
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Total Carbohydrate: 45 grams
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Protein: 6 grams
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Sodium: 225 milligrams
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Cholesterol: 141 milligrams
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Fiber: 6 grams

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for preparing pan, 2 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Potato Casserole

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