Chef John's Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients List
Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed:
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2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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salt
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup maple syrup
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¼ cup buttermilk
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⅓ cup milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 pinch ground allspice
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
Pistachio topping mixture:
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½ cup chopped roasted, salted pistachios
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½ cup light brown sugar
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter.
Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot, covering them with water and adding a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until a knife easily pierces the sweet potatoes, about 10 minutes. Drain the water, return the sweet potatoes to the pot, and mash in 2 tablespoons of butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, buttermilk, milk, vanilla extract, cayenne pepper, allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until smooth. Gradually fold in the mashed sweet potatoes, starting with 2 tablespoons at a time, until fully incorporated. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine the pistachios, brown sugar, flour, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix until fully combined. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture and gently press down with the back of a fork to set the pistachio crumble.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole has set. For a crispier, darker topping, place the dish under the broiler for 5 minutes. Allow the casserole to rest for about 10 minutes before serving to cool slightly.
Chef's Tip
The sweet potatoes I used might be labeled as yams in stores, but technically, all yams in American supermarkets are types of sweet potatoes. I recommend using Garnet yams if you can find them, but any variety will work just as well if they’re unavailable.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 368 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 56g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 368 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
| Cholesterol 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium 353mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
| Total Sugars 27g | |
| Protein 7g | 13% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium 101mg | 8% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 653mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5