Cheese-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet potatoes are not actually related to potatoes. They belong to the morning glory family.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Cheese-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
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In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the sweet potato slices. Cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.
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Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
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Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Add the egg mixture to the sweet potato mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
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Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased casserole dish.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and pecans on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
