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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole is a delicious new way to enjoy this classic Thanksgiving side dish. Tender bite-sized sweet potatoes are mixed with fresh herbs and seasonings, sprinkled with a crunchy topping of cheese, and baked to perfection. This recipe is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but also perfect for the holidays.
I love this new twist on sweet potato casserole! If you’re looking for another way to enjoy this delicious vegetable, don’t miss out on mashed potatoes, sweet potato cobbler with marshmallows, and this more traditional sweet potato casserole Without.
savory sweet potato casserole
This flavorful Savory Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect way to change up your menu this holiday season. I love traditional sweet potato casserole made with brown sugar and a sweet pecan crumble topping, but this new flavorful version is sure to please your family’s taste buds. This recipe starts with diced sweet potatoes coated in a liquid mixture made with butter, chicken stock, and fresh herbs. Top it with crunchy Parmesan cheese to take this dish to the next level.
We pair bagged turkey with Grandma’s herb stuffed sausage for Thanksgiving, but you can also try making it outside of the holiday season. It’s best paired with a variety of other main dishes, including the perfect Air Fryer Steak or Chicken Fried Steak. This is sure to impress everyone who eats it. And they all come back in seconds, three seconds.
Materials needed
Many of the ingredients in this flavorful sweet potato casserole recipe are things you probably already have in your kitchen. This will make assembly much easier! See recipe card below for exact list of ingredient measurements.
- sweet potato: This vegetable brings natural sweetness and a hearty consistency to casseroles.
- butter: Melted butter adds richness and flavor.
- Chicken soup: It adds flavor and the perfect amount of moisture so the casserole doesn’t get too dry while baking.
- Fresh herbs: Fresh thyme, oregano, and parsley give it a fresh, earthy flavor that balances out the sweetness of the potatoes.
- garlic: Minced garlic adds a nutty, buttery flavor.
- salt & pepper: To bring all the flavors together.
- All-purpose flour: It helps thicken the sauce, which is a combination of butter, chicken, and herbs.
- Crispy topping: The combination of bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and olive oil adds the perfect texture, with a crunch that complements the creaminess of the tender potatoes.
How to make a flavorful sweet potato casserole
This casserole only takes about 15 minutes to prepare. It’s sure to be a big hit for everyday family dinners or holiday meals. Here’s how to make it:
- Preparation: Prepare a 9-by-13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add sweet potatoes to the dish: Pour the diced sweet potatoes in an even layer into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine butter, chicken stock, thyme, oregano, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Next, mix in the flour quickly making sure there are no lumps.
- Make the topping: In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and olive oil. Mix everything well to evenly distribute the olive oil.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the liquid mixture over the potatoes in the baking dish. Pour the crunchy topping over the potatoes and spread evenly throughout the casserole.
- bake: Place in the oven and 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 brown.
Tips and variations
This casserole recipe is really easy, but there are a few tips to make sure it’s perfect every time you make it.
- Cut the sweet potato: Make sure all sweet potatoes are cut into roughly the same size cubes. This ensures even baking and consistency from bite to bite.
- For convenience: To save some prep time, consider buying pre-chopped sweet potatoes in the produce section of your local grocery store.
- Shred the cheese: If you have the time, I recommend grating the Parmesan cheese by hand instead of cutting it into strips. It melts more smoothly and has more flavor.
- Change herbs. Switch things up and try using different fresh herbs like basil, rosemary, or sage.
store leftovers
If you have leftover delicious sweet potato casserole, you’re in luck. Here’s how to save it for later enjoyment.
- Refrigerated storage: Let the casserole cool to room temperature. Then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
- When storing in the freezer: Store cooled casserole in an airtight container. Store for 1 month. Thaw overnight before serving.
- Reheat: Warm in a 300 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. You can also microwave it for 15-20 seconds until warm.
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Prepare a 9-by-13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pour the diced sweet potatoes in an even layer into the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine butter, chicken stock, thyme, oregano, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix the flour quickly to avoid lumps.
In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and olive oil. Mix everything well to evenly distribute the olive oil.
Pour the liquid mixture over the potatoes in the baking dish. Pour the crunchy topping over the potatoes and spread evenly throughout the casserole.
Bake for 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and topping is golden brown. Check the casserole after 30 minutes and cover with foil if the topping is getting too brown.
Provided by: 1waitercalorie: 338kcalcarbohydrates: 29gprotein: 7gfat: twenty twogSaturated fat: TengPolyunsaturated fats: 2gMonounsaturated fats: 9gTrans fat: 0.5gcholesterol: 38mgsodium: 999mgpotassium: 387mgfiber: Fourgsugar: FivegVitamin A: 12311IUVitamin C: Fivemgcalcium: 167mgiron: 2mg
Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as a rough guide.