Browned Butter Sweet Potato Casserole
A delightful twist on the classic sweet potato casserole, featuring the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter combined with tender sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, browned
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add cubed sweet potatoes. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat and cook until it turns a deep golden brown and smells nutty.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked sweet potatoes, browned butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mash until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the spices or sweetness to your preference. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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