Tomorrow, we’re having a potluck at work. Instead of being allowed to make anything I wanted – which would have been a dessert ~ I was TOLD to bring Sweet Potatoes. Since I’ve never hosted Thanksgiving Dinner, and since my mom makes the best Sweet Potatoes, I’ve never made a Sweet Potato Casserole before. Yes, really.
Anyway, I found this recipe in Southern Living Magazine, so decided to try it. The thing is, some recipes take long enough without being unnecessarily complicated, so I combined a few steps. As my fellow blogger, Chris at The Cafe Sucre Farine would say, “… I work, have a family and a life outside the kitchen…”. Instead of baking the Sweet Potatoes and boiling the Carrots, I peeled, chopped, and boiled them all together. And instead of running them in batches through a food processor, I just used a potato masher. We really need to start a blogging campaign to simplify recipes!
Of course, I made a small batch so I could actually taste it before I served it to other people. It’s really good. I thought it would be really sweet, but it really was just right. The addition of Carrots is nice. They add to the texture and flavor – not to mention the color!
I’m not the biggest fan of Marshmallows, but they’re okay as a topping on this casserole. But, my favorite part is the Sugar and Spice Pecans! I did add a little bit of salt to the spice mixture. I’m happy the recipe makes more than I needed for the Casserole, because I couldn’t stop eating them! They’ll be great for salads, on fruit, and in ice cream!
Enjoy!
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Wow, Im trying to imagine the taste right now, but you dont say its sweet? And the salt in the nuts,mmmmm. It sounds awesome..
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Susan, I’m all for short cuts if they turn out as delicious sounding and looking as this! You seemed to have magically turned a vegetable request into something as yummy sounding as any dessert and I love that there’s carrots AND sweet potatoes in here! Oh, and thanks for the link!
Wow this could be a dessert! Looks lovely.
I think this dish is best made ahead because it really allows the flavors to blend. I’m happy to report that I now have an empty 9 x 13-inch pan! And I heard 3 people talking about how good the sweet potatoes were!
No, Gerry, they’re not too sweet. Only the Marshmallows really taste sweet.
Thanks for all the great comments!
You did these sweet potatoes proud, Susan! And I love your sugar and spice pecans!!!! Mmmmmm….
I think the sugar and spice pecans look absolutely amazing on your casserole! What a great way to update the dish. (I’d rather go without the marshmallows, too.)
Never eaten a sweet potato casserole…… 🙁 ..it seems to be delish…. hugs, Flavia
Well you should give yourself a try then. Sweet potato is the nicest vegetable I think. I love to have them baked or steamed and eat them plain.
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You mean that people don’t spend all day in the kitchen? 🙂
I am a total sucker for a good sweet potato casserole. And this looks like a great one.
Have a great weekend!