You've never had sweet potato like this!
Recipe by the talented Lauren from A Bright Moment.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Caramelized Pecan and Plantain Strip Crumb Topping
By
Juliana
Nino
February 09, 2023
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup Artisan Tropic Sea Salt Plantain Strips, lightly crushed
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes. Cook for 20-30 minutes, until fork tender. Drain the potatoes.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mash the potatoes in a large bowl with a hand mashes or electric beater.
- Stir in the milk, 2 tbsp. maple syrup, 1/4 cup butter, salt, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to an oven-safe casserole dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the coarsely chopped pecans. Consistently stirring, toast the pecans for 1 minute.
- Add the remaining maple syrup and butter. Stir until the butter is melted.
- Add i the thyme leaves and crushed plantain chips. Stir to cook for 1-2 more minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Distribute the topping over the mashed sweet potato.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until top is lightly golden and fully warmed. Enjoy!
