Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

SAVORY SCALLOPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400°F.
• Use 2 tablespoons of the soft butter and coat the inside of a 9x13-inch oven-proof dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the butter turning to cover the bottom and sides. Set aside.
• Combine the cream, sage, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and nutmeg in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Do not allow to boil.
• In a small bowl, whisk the eggs together with 2-3 tablespoons of the cream mixture, then slowly add the mixture to the hot cream while continuing to whisk.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of soft butter and the 2 tablespoons of flour to a small dish. With the back of a tablespoon mash the butter and flour together until blended into a paste.
• Whisk the butter-flour paste into the hot cream mixture and simmer for 1 minute until lightly thickened. Set the mixture aside.
• With a sharp knife or a mandoline, slice the peeled sweet potatoes into 1/8-inch thick rounds.
• Layer 1/2 of the sweet potato rounds on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping as you go. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper then pour 1/3 of the creamy mixture over the potatoes. Top with 1/2 of the Gruyère.
• Repeat with another layer of potatoes, salt/pepper and 1/3 of the cream and the remaining Gruyère cheese.
• Add the final layer of potatoes, salt/pepper and the last of the cream. With a spatula, press down on the potatoes to compress them.
• Tear off a sheet of foil and coat one side with non-stick oil spray. Cover the dish of potatoes with the foil and transfer the dish to to the oven. Bake the potatoes for 45 minutes.
• Remove the foil and continue baking until the potatoes are tender, browned and bubbly at the edges and no resistance when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 25-30 minutes.
• Transfer from the oven and serve piping hot.

SWEET AND SAVORY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• Add the chopped sweet potatoes and 1 tablespoon of salt to a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes, or until very tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
• Transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Add the butter, remaining tablespoon of salt, the milk, and eggs. Mix with an electric hand mixer until the potatoes are mashed and everything is well incorporated.
• Transfer half of the sweet potatoes to another large bowl.
• Make the sweet base: To a bowl, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Mix well to combine.
• Make the savory base: To the other bowl, add the green onions, garlic, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
• Spread the sweet base in one side of a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish. Press the uncooked sweet potato slices against the exposed side of the sweet base as a divider, then spread the savory base in the other side of the pan.
• Make the sweet topping: In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecans, and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over the sweet base.
• Make the savory topping: In another small bowl, combine bread crumbs, salt, pepper, bacon bits, and oil, and stir to combine. Sprinkle the crumbs over the savory base.
• Bake the sweet potato casserole for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Remove the casserole from oven and top the sweet side with the halved marshmallows, cut-side down.
• Return to the oven and broil on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and toasted.
• Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the savory side with green onions.
• Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

SAVORY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
• Arrange 1/3 of the sweet potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/2 of the broccoli over top and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers once more. Layer remaining sweet potatoes on top.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and thyme; cook and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in hot milk, a little at a time, until mixture begins to boil. Cook and stir until sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper and evenly pour sauce over top and sides of the casserole. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar over top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Cover with foil and bake until bubbly and sweet potatoes are tender, 20 minutes more.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.