Published: 2021-08-03
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Sweet potatoes are a popular food among many people. As food is an important part of every living being, we want to show you how to prepare a recipe for sweet potatoes.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potato casserole is a dessert kind of side meal that is easy to prepare.

This southern-style potato casserole is prepared by mashing cooking sweet potato with a combination of butter, milk, vanilla, eggs, and sugar.

Some Differences between Yams and Sweet Potatoes

These root tubers have been consumed for ages. Sometimes, they are commonly referred to as root vegetables.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potato is believed to have its origin in South America. It has a thin/smooth skin along with sweet flesh and moist flesh. Nutritionally, they are very rich in beta-carotene, fiber, complex carbohydrates. So can consider adding sweet potatoes to the food you consume because of their richness in nutrients.

Yams

Yams are mostly found in the Caribbean and African regions.

It has rough and scaly skin with dry and starchy flesh as well as an irregular shape. Just like sweet potatoes, yams are also very nutritious for you to consume. Why not try adding yam to your food roaster.

Why try a potato casserole?

You might have been eating a casserole of sweet potatoes in the past. Again, it is very possible that you have your own preferred recipe for your own potato casserole.

But, what we are going to teach you in this post has more packages for you to add to make a potato casserole.

First, we are going to add butter to the casserole and some of that butter will be melted and mixed with the sweet potatoes. Eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla will also be used.

Would you love to try this out? Then let’s get started.

How to Easily Prepare Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping

These are the required ingredients:

• 5 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 5-6 medium-size sweet potatoes)
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 8 tablespoons butter well softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows optional

#1. How to Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

You will use about 5 to 6 medium sweet potatoes for a 9×13 casserole. When making your selection, make sure you look for potatoes that don’t have blemishes or bruises.

There are commonly two options for you to easily prepare the sweet potato for use in the casserole. It is either you prepare it through baking or boiling.

Note that the method is practically based on your personal preference.

Method one: How to make baked sweet potatoes

• Heat up your oven to a temperature of 425º F.
• Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly before placing them on a baking pan.
• Pierce the potatoes 4 to 5 times all over and bake for 45 minutes, or until they are soft.
• Remove the baked potatoes from the oven and peel them.

 Method two: How to make boiled sweet potatoes

• Cut the sweet potatoes into 2-inch cubes after peeling them.
• In a Dutch oven or a big pot, place the sweet potatoes.
• Rinse the potatoes and then cover them with water.
• Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked.
• Turn off the heat of the oven and drain the cooked potato.

#2. Steps to make the Streusel topping

• Blend brown sugar, flour, nuts, and butter in a mixing bowl and evenly sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
• Add micro marshmallows in the last 10 minutes of baking if using.
• Remove the toppings from the oven.
• Serve with the sweet potatoes that have been prepared.

How to Store the sweet potato casserole

Storing sweet potatoes can be very tricky as they can get bad easily.

#1. Prepare in Advance

We practically know the stress involve in making special meals for holidays. Especially if it is an outdoor party. This is where your sweet potato casserole comes to play.

For these special foods, this casserole makes a terrific recipe for advance because you can store your sweet potato casserole as follows:

• It may be prepared easily for serving in advance.
• You can also bake in advance to serve at room temperature easily.

#2. Use Refrigerator

To store your sweet potato casserole using this method, prepare your sweet potato mixture and spread it over a casserole dish. Then, ensure you wrap the sweet potato casserole tightly and store it in the refrigerator for about 3 to 5 days.

Prepare the streusel topping and also keep it inside a zip-top bag, then store it in your refrigerator. When you are set to bake, gently take it out of the refrigerator.

The streusel topping should be spread on top of the casserole and then bake as instructed above.