Irresistible Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe: A Holiday Favorite

Name: Irresistible Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe: A Holiday Favorite
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 large eggs; 0.25 cup maple syrup; 0.25 cup buttermilk; 0.33333334326744 cup milk; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch ground allspice; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 0.5 cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios; 0.5 cup light brown sugar; 0.33333334326744 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup butter, melted

What sets this sweet potato casserole apart is its balanced sweetness. The aroma is incredible, blending the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with maple syrup and the crunch of pistachios. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love.

Total time1 hr
Prep time15 mins
Cook time35 mins
Yield1 -2 1/2 quart dish, 8

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover them with water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender enough for a knife to easily slide through, approximately 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes thoroughly, return them to the pot, and mash in 2 tablespoons of butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, buttermilk, milk, vanilla extract, cayenne pepper, allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until the mixture is smooth. Gradually incorporate the mashed sweet potatoes into the egg mixture, starting with 2 tablespoons, until all the potatoes are blended in. Transfer the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine the pistachios, brown sugar, flour, and 1/4 cup of melted butter until everything is evenly mixed. Crumble this topping evenly over the top of the sweet potatoes. Use the back of a fork to gently press the pistachio mixture onto the sweet potatoes.
Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is nicely browned and the casserole is set, about 25 to 30 minutes. If you want a deeper color, broil for 5 minutes. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 368 kcal
Fat Content: 14 g
Serving Size: 1 -2 1/2 quart dish
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 27 g
Sodium Content: 353 mg
Protein Content: 7 g
Cholesterol Content: 71 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 56 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g