This holiday casserole gets topped with crunchy pecans.
I still remember the day when I tried sweet potato casserole for the first time.
It was in Washington, D.C. at a Friendsgiving gathering during law school.
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To me, melted marshmallows belong in smores and rice krispies treats.
I love how this adds a crunchy contrast to the creamy sweet potatoes in this classic holiday dish.
Orange Zest … For the sweet potato casserole I’m sharing today, I ended up adding orange zest to the filling.
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The orange zest gives a wonderful brightness to the casserole.
Sweet Potato Casserole Too Sweet?
If you want to cut down on the sweet taste of this dish, try these tips.
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A real yam is dry, starchy, and white inside.
They are not easily found in U.S. supermarkets.
Refrigerate the unbaked casserole up to 2 days ahead of time.
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To bake, bring to room temperature.
Make the topping, add it to the casserole, and pop in the oven.
Refrigerate the puree up to 3 days.
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Reheat at 350F until just warmed through, or microwave individual portions.
The topping will be less crunchy, but the casserole will still be delicious.
Freeze: Freeze leftover sweet potato casserole in a freezer-safe container.
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Defrost in the refrigerator.
Reheat at 350F until just warmed through or microwave individual portions.
Sweet Potato Casserole: Side Dish or Dessert?
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Feel free to top it with a littlewhipped creamor vanilla ice cream.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 2-inch chunks.
Place the chunks in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes.
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Drain the sweet potatoes and let them cool for 5 minutes.
Working in batches, transfer sweet potatoes to a food processor and blend to make a smooth puree.
Makes about 4 cups of puree.
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Add the sweet potato puree into a large bowl.
Pour the sweet potato puree into the prepared baking dish and spread to an even layer.
It should form large floury clumps.
Sprinkle crumble over the sweet potatoes.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the topping is a nice golden brown.
Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.
