Sweet Potato Casserole With Gingersnap Streusel Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Casserole With Gingersnap Streusel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into chunks; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided, plus more for boiling potatoes; 15 -20 gingersnap cookies, coarsely broken; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cut into bits; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

5 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided, plus more for boiling potatoes
15 -20 gingersnap cookies, coarsely broken
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut into bits
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs

1
Coat a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
3
Meanwhile, make the topping. Put the gingersnaps, flour, sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor; pulse once or twice to combine. Add the butter and pulse a few more times. (the cookies should still be in small chunks).
4
Remove the skins from the potatoes. Make into a chunky puree using a blender, food processor, or by hand using a potato masher.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, half and half, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, and remaining 1 tsp salt. Add the potato puree; mix thoroughly.
6
Transfer to baking dish. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the dish. *At this point it may be covered in several layers of plastic wrap and frozen for up to three weeks. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, bring to room temperature, and continue.*.
7
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.

1310

kcal

Calories

Fat

241

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs sweet potatoes, cut into chunks, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided, plus more for boiling potatoes, 15 -20 gingersnap cookies, coarsely broken, 1/2 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Casserole With Gingersnap Streusel 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 With Gingersnap Streusel

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