Description
A delightful and nutritious Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole for Breakfast, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the diced sweet potatoes. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with the mashed sweet potatoes and stir until well incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans, reserving a few for topping.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly, and sprinkle the reserved pecans on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk or coconut milk.
- Consider using maple syrup or a sugar substitute to reduce sugar.
- For a nut-free option, omit the pecans or replace them with seeds.
- Experiment with spices like ginger or allspice for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: sweet potato, casserole, breakfast, spiced, holiday, brunch