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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

This savory sweet potato casserole with garlic and a honey walnut topping is my favorite quick, cozy dish—perfect for holiday spreads or easy weeknight dinners!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled, cut into even sized chunks
  • 2 tablespoons butter substitute olive oil
  • ½ cup milk substitute plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
For the topping:
  • 1 tablespoon honey substitute golden syrup
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped coarsely
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • cayenne optional, a pinch

Instructions

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  1. Place the sweet potato pieces in a large pot and cover them with water. Make sure the water level is about 1-2 inches above the potatoes. Add a pinch of salt.
  2. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sweet potatoes simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and transfer back to the pot over medium heat.
  5. While the sweet potatoes are boiling, you can warm up the butter, milk, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and ¼ teaspoon of salt in a small saucepan or in the microwave until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm. Avoid boiling this mixture.
  6. Once you have drained the water, promptly put the sweet potatoes back into the hot pot, return to the stove and reduce the heat to low. If needed, grab oven mitts to securely hold the pot handles and gently shake it for approximately 1 minute to cook off any remaining steam inside the potatoes.
  7. Finally, remove the pot from the heat and place it on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
  8. Mash the potatoes to your desired consistency with a potato masher or fork.
  9. Preheat the oven to 320ºF and grease a 9x13 inches casserole dish.
  10. Drizzle the melted butter mixture over the potatoes, and mix it in with a wooden spoon or spatula until the potatoes have absorbed the liquid. Taste the mixture, and season with more salt, pepper, and/or smoked paprika as required to suit your taste. Set the mixture aside.
  11. Take a small bowl and mix the honey, 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley and walnut topping ingredients together unti they are thoroughly combined.
  12. Evenly spread the mashed sweet potatoes in the casserole dish, and sprinkle the walnut topping over it uniformly.
  13. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the walnuts are toasted and aromatic, but not overcooked, and the potatoes are heated through.
  14. Sprinkle the remaining fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use high-quality sweet potatoes. Look for sweet potatoes that are firm, with smooth, unblemished skin, and no signs of decay.
  • Pop sweet potatoes in the microwave if you want to avoid using up the stove while boiling the potatoes. This is my favorite Thanksgiving tip!
  • Don't be afraid to spice things up. Sweet potatoes can be bland on their own so don't forget to add enough spices and herbs such as cayenne, fresh sage, fresh thyme, or rosemary to enhance the flavor.
  • Use a food processor instead of chopping the walnuts for better consistency

Nutrition Information

Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 171mg (7%) Potassium 609mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 21880IU (438%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 171mg 7%
Potassium 609mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 21880IU 438%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 86mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.