Sweet Potato Casserole With Cornflakes

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Calories

    400 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

Sweet Potato Casserole With Cornflakes

This easy sweet potato casserole recipe has spiced mashed sweet potatoes and is topped with a brown sugar crunchy pecan and cornflake topping. The perfect side dish! 

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Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 medium sweet potato about 3 pounds, peeled and quartered
  • 3 tablespoons butter cubed, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • butter or non stick baking spray, unsalted; for greasing baking dish

Crunchy Topping

  • 1 cup cornflakes (lightly crushed)
  • 1/2 cup pecans (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a medium pot, add in quartered sweet potatoes and cover with cold water. Over high heat, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium (gentle boil). Cook potatoes till they are easily pierced with a fork (about 10-15 minutes). Drain and return to pot.
  3. Add in 3 tbsp butter and mash the sweet potatoes [see note]. Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, kosher salt, and slowly incorporate the half in half until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. In a greased baking dish (I used a pie dish), add the mashed sweet potatoes.
  4. Place in oven and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  5. When there is 5 minutes left of the casserole baking, in a small bowl combine the crunchy topping ingredients [see notes]. Remove the casserole from the oven, spread the crunchy topping evenly over the sweet potatoes, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Cooking sweet potatoes you can oven roast them (takes much longer) or boil them (quicker & method used in recipe)
  • Bring your potatoes to a boil in a pot of cold water to ensure even cooking
  • If preparing in advance, stop after making the mashed sweet potatoes and store in fridge for 3-5 days. Or you can freeze a week ahead and thaw overnight in the refrigerator prior to baking.
  • Do not prepare topping in advance, butter will cause cornflakes to get soggy

Nutrition Information

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Calories 400kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 329mg (14%) Potassium 600mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 21947IU (439%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 400kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Potassium 600mg 13%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 21947IU 439%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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