How To Make Sweet Potato Casserole？

Let’s make a simple and delicious sweet potato casserole for the New Year holiday.

This quick and easy recipe combines the delicious flavors of mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon. Top with marshmallows or toasted walnuts, making it the perfect dish for holiday celebrations, holidays, or even cozy weekends.

How to make sweet potato casserole in a cast iron casserole or baking pan?

Tools required:

• Cast iron casserole or baking pan

• stainless steel mixing bowl

• Potato masher or blender

• Cooking tools (pots)

• Rubber or silicone spatula

• oven

• oven mitts

• kitchen knife

• Stirring tool

raw material:

For sweet potatoes:

• 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 5 medium sweet potatoes)

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1/3 cup milk (whole or evaporated)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the toppings:

• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1/3 cup all purpose flour

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

Elective:

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• a pinch of salt

• Marshmallow

Instruct:

1.  Preheat oven:

 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.  Prepare sweet potatoes:

 Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into chunks and cook or steam them until fork tender. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash in a large mixing bowl.

3.  Mixing Ingredients:

 Add the melted butter, milk, sugar, beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined. Alternatively, add cinnamon and a pinch of salt for extra flavor.

4.  Transfer to cast iron casserole dish:

 Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased cast iron baking pan or casserole dish, spreading evenly.

5.  Prepare ingredients:

 In another stainless steel mixing bowl, combine the chopped nuts, brown sugar, flour and melted butter to make the topping. Mix until a crumbly mixture forms.

6.  Add toppings on sweet potatoes:

      Sprinkle ingredients evenly over sweet potato mixture in casserole dish.

7.  Baking:

      Place the cast iron casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are set.

8.  Service:

 When done, remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. The cast iron casserole will continue to set as it cools.

9.  Optional decoration:

 You can garnish with additional chopped nuts, cinnamon or marshmallows before serving.

In short, sweet potato casserole is more than just a dish; It's a festive joy. Whether you're ringing in the New Year, celebrating a special holiday, or just enjoying a laid back weekend, consider adding this carefree favorite to your table. Cheers to the simple joys and delicious moments of every season!✨