Sweet Potato and Date Casserole |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The sweetness of dates goes hand in hand with the smoothness of sweet potatoes and the crunchy topping. Get good quality dates, it makes a big difference. Popular dish at Thanksgiving and never any leftovers! Ingredients:
cooking spray |
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes |
1 cup pitted, chopped dates |
3/4 cup brown sugar |
2 eggs, beaten |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 cup granola cereal |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
1/3 cup all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup butter, melted |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Stir sweet potatoes, dates, 3/4 cup brown sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 20 minutes.
4. Mix granola cereal, 1/2 cup brown sugar, pecans, and flour in a bowl until the mixture is crumbly; pour 1/3 cup melted butter into granola mixture and stir to combine. Sprinkle the granola topping over the sweet potatoes.
5. Bake until topping is lightly golden brown, about 15 more minutes.
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