Sweet Potato Casserole with Hazelnuts
Sweet Potato Casserole with Hazelnuts is a delightful and comforting dish that combines creamy, mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy hazelnut topping. Perfect for holiday feasts or family gatherings, this casserole is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a showstopper on any table. Its balance of sweet and savory flavors will leave your guests asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 cups mashed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped hazelnuts (toasted)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), then drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine chopped hazelnuts and panko breadcrumbs.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the hazelnut topping on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (119g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg