Chef John's Sweet Potato Casserole

Chef John's Sweet Potato Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    589

Elevate your holiday table with this stunning Sweet Potato Casserole! This dish boasts a harmonious balance of savory and sweet, where earthy sweet potatoes meet the nutty crunch of pistachios and a hint of warm spices. It's a delightful textural experience that will leave your guests wanting more.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    56 g
  • Cholesterol
    71 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    353 mg
  • Sugar
    27 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 20 mins Place sweet potato cubes into a large pot, cover with water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until a knife is easily inserted into a sweet potato cube, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Return to the pot and mash 2 tablespoons butter into sweet potatoes. (20 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 15 mins Whisk eggs, maple syrup, buttermilk, milk, vanilla extract, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually mash sweet potatoes into egg mixture, starting with 2 tablespoons of sweet potato mixture, until all sweet potatoes are incorporated. Transfer sweet potatoes into prepared baking dish. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Mix pistachios, brown sugar, flour, and 1/4 cup melted butter together until completely mixed. Crumble topping evenly over top of sweet potatoes. Use the back of a fork to gently press pistachio mixture down onto sweet potatoes. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 45 mins Bake in the preheated oven until topping is browned and casserole is set, 25 to 30 minutes. If desired, place under oven's broiler for 5 minutes to give topping a little more brown color. Let rest to cool slightly before serving, about 10 minutes. (45 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using brown butter in the topping. Simply melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the solids turn golden brown and the butter smells nutty. Let cool slightly before using.
If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can substitute it with regular milk mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes to curdle slightly before using.
The casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 196 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Cathrine Goldner

    My family loved this! It's definitely going to be a new holiday tradition.

  • Berenice Parisian

    I usually don't like sweet potato casserole, but this one is amazing! It's not too sweet and has a great texture.

  • Dennis Pfannerstill

    This is the best sweet potato casserole I've ever had! The pistachio topping is genius.

  • Darien Hilll

    The hint of cayenne pepper adds a nice warmth to the dish.

  • Veda Lowemorar

    I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe!

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