Sweet Potato Casserole: A Holiday Showstopper
Get ready to convert even the most skeptical sweet potato haters with this indulgent, eggnog-infused recipe! The best part? It yields not one, but two delicious treats for the price of one.
A Recipe for Success
This easy-to-make casserole serves 12 and can be prepared in just 50 minutes, with only 20 minutes of active cooking time. The result is a heavenly, sweet potato-packed masterpiece that’s sure to become a holiday staple.
Gather Your Ingredients
To create this sweet potato sensation, you’ll need:
- 2 cups of steamed or roasted, mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup of prepared eggnog
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons of chopped salted pecans (optional)
Bringing it All Together
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9×13-inch casserole dish. In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, sugar, vanilla extract, egg, eggnog, and butter. Blend until smooth, then spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. If desired, top with chopped pecans for an added crunch.
The Final Touches
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and set. Once cooled, you can enjoy it as is, or transform the leftovers into a decadent milkshake by blending 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, 1 cup of sweet potatoes, and a pinch of magic.
Two Treats in One
The real magic happens when you repurpose the leftovers into a creamy, sweet potato-infused milkshake. Simply blend the ingredients together, and you’ll be sipping on a holiday treat that’s sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
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