Best Recipe for Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 pounds parsnips and/or carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 5 tablespoons butter, chopped and divided
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with Reynolds Wrap(R) Pan Lining Paper, parchment side up. No need to grease dish.
- Add parsnips and/or carrots to a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup water and cover with wax paper. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Uncover and add sweet potatoes. Cover and microwave 15 minutes more or until tender, stirring once. Drain and return vegetables to bowl.
- Pour broth and cream into the bowl with vegetables. Use a potato masher to mash to desired consistency. Stir in 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Combine brown sugar, flour, rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender, two forks, or your fingers, cut in 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans and maple syrup and sprinkle over sweet potato-mixture.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pecan mixture is just starting to brown.
Want to Generate a Custom Recipe?
Click Here → Defined Recipe