Sweet potato caramel casserole.
A sweet potato casserole that is not too sweet, can be served as a side on your dinner table or as a dessert.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 169.5kcal
- 4 cups sweet potato. cooked and mashed*. 6 sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar.
- ¼ cup half and half or milk.
- 2 eggs.
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg.
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted.
Topping:
- 1 ½ cup sour cream.
- 2-4 tablespoons brown sugar.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 1 cup of toasted pecan pieces.
- Date Caramel for drizzling optional
Cook the sweet potatoes:
preheat oven to 400F.
Wash the sweet potatoes, dry then arrange them in a foil lined baking sheet.
Pop in the oven to roast for 15 minutes.
Take the sheet off the oven and cut a slit lengthwise in each one then return to oven.
Continue roasting for another 30-45 minutes or until it becomes fork tender.
Let the sweet potato set at room temperature to cool down until able to handle.
Scoop up the sweet potato flesh and mash with a fork.
Reduce oven to 350F.
In a deep bowl, combine sweet potato,honey, half and half, spices, vanilla extract and eggs. Mix until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a lightly buttered 9X13 inch baking dish.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Make the topping:
In a bowl, mix sour cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon if using.
Take the dish out of the oven and spread the sour cream mixture evenly.
Return to oven for 5 more minutes.
Take it out and sprinkle top with toasted pecans.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts are calculated without the caramel sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Sweet potato caramel casserole.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169.5
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Cholesterol 34.3mg11%
Sodium 37.7mg2%
Potassium 284.4mg8%
Carbohydrates 16.3g5%
Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugar 8.9g10%
Protein 3.1g6%
Vitamin A 2795IU56%
Vitamin C 8.9mg11%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories: 169.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.3g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 34.3mg | Sodium: 37.7mg | Potassium: 284.4mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 8.9g | Vitamin A: 2795IU | Vitamin C: 8.9mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.9mg