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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
This savory sweet potato casserole features tender sweet potatoes and fresh herbs topped with buttery breadcrumbs and baked to perfection. It's perfect for busy weeknights or your next Thanksgiving feast!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
People
Calories:
338 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 cups sweet potato peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (about 3 medium potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon thyme minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon oregano minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced, fresh
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Crispy Topping
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ⅔ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon parsley minced, fresh
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pour the cubed 5 cups sweet potatoes into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup butter, 1 ½ cups chicken stock, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Briskly whisk in 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, ensuring there are no clumps.
- In a separate bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs, ⅔ cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Be sure to mix everything well, evenly distributing the olive oil.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the potatoes in the baking dish. Top the potatoes with the crispy topping, evenly distributing it over the casserole.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the topping is golden brown. Check the casserole after 30 minutes and cover with foil if the topping is getting too browned.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
999mg
(42%)
Potassium
387mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
12311IU
(246%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
167mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 999mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 387mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 12311IU | 246% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.