Description
A rich and creamy sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy breadcrumb and walnut layer, perfect for family gatherings and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil the sweet potato chunks in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mash until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix melted butter, walnuts, and breadcrumbs for the topping.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
Taste the sweet potato mixture before baking to ensure proper seasoning. You can prepare the sweet potato mixture a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, comfort food, holiday side dish