Description
A classic comfort food casserole featuring creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a buttery cornflake crunch. This sweet and savory dish is perfect for holiday gatherings and family dinners, offering a delightful contrast of textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping)
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
- Spread sweet potato mixture evenly in prepared baking dish.
- In separate bowl, combine cornflakes with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Sprinkle cornflake mixture over sweet potato layer.
- Add optional marshmallows and nuts if using.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until edges are bubbly and topping is golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for best flavor and texture.
- For creamier consistency, add more milk if needed.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in oven for best texture maintenance.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free cornflakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg