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Browned Butter Savoury Sweet Potato Casserole

Indulgent Browned Butter Savoury Sweet Potato Casserole Delight

Enjoy a rich and warm Browned Butter Savoury Sweet Potato Casserole, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1.75 kg Sweet Potatoes Yams can be used as a substitute if desired.
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt works well as a substitute.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Fresh for mash; finely grated for topping.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely minced; swap for garlic powder if short on time.
  • 0.75 teaspoon Salt For mash; adjust according to taste.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper For mash.
For the Browned Butter and Topping
  • 250 g Butter Salted; avoid using oil for the classic taste.
  • 15 leaves Sage Leaves Thyme can be an excellent alternative.
  • 0.75 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Can use regular breadcrumbs, but the crunch will differ.
  • 150 g Bacon Cooked until golden; leave out for a vegetarian dish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Casserole Dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • potato masher

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into cubes, boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
  3. In a large bowl, mash drained sweet potatoes with sour cream, parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a prepared casserole dish, spreading evenly.
  5. Melt salted butter in a medium saucepan, swirling until it turns deep amber with brown flecks (about 3 minutes).
  6. Add sage leaves to browned butter, frying for 1-2 minutes until crisp and fragrant.
  7. Pour browned butter and sage over the sweet potato mix, folding them together.
  8. In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt, and pepper; sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato layer.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 13000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Ensure sweet potatoes are mashed thoroughly to prevent lumps.

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