Seriously Awesome Sweet Potato Casserole
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This is the sweet potato casserole that wins over even the skeptics!
Whenever I bring it to gatherings, the dish comes home empty - and I always get requests for the recipe.
This gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free version is so delicious, no one misses the traditional ingredients. It's perfect for holiday tables, weeknight dinners, or even a guilt-free dessert!
You’ll know what I mean when you taste it - trust me, it's good!
Sweet Potato Casserole
INGREDIENTS:
3-4 cups sweet potatoes, mashed (about 2-3 large potatoes)
1/4-1/2 cup maple syrup
2 eggs*
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 cup non dairy butter, melted (I used Miyokos)
For the topping:
1/3 non dairy butter
1/3 cup Bob’s Red Mill 1-1 Gluten Free flour
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
a dash of salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and blend either by hand or using a mixer. Pour into casserole dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
While it’s baking, make the topping. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Once melted, add all the ingredients and spread over casserole once it’s done baking. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Let sit for 30 minutes before serving.
Helpful Tips for Success
Temperature matters: Make sure your potatoes are slightly cool before adding the eggs - you don't want them scrambled! (Good news: I've also made this without eggs, and it tastes just as good!)
Butter shortcut: If your potatoes are slightly warm, skip melting the butter. Just chop it into pieces and it will melt as you mix.
Milk options: You can use coconut milk from a carton or any other dairy-free milk, but I prefer the rich creaminess of canned coconut milk.
Traditional version: Not following a dairy-free or gluten-free diet? Simply replace the coconut milk with whole milk, the gluten-free flour with all-purpose flour, and use real butter (grass-fed preferred).
Pan size: I used a 9 x 9 glass casserole dish for this recipe.
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