Sweet Potato Casserole Without Eggs
When the holidays roll around, I’m all about dishes that bring everyone together. My Sweet Potato Casserole Without Eggs is creamy, perfectly spiced, and topped with a crunchy nutty layer, pure comfort in every bite. It’s easy to make and ready in under an hour, making it a holiday lifesaver.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 101kcal
Equipment
- Electric Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 3½ lbs sweet potatoes about 5 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon divided
- 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Chop potatoes into cubes, cover potatoes with water, and boil in a large pot until soft when pierced with a fork. Drain, and return to the pot.
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Mash the sweet potatoes, then add the maple syrup, raisins, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and a 1/2 tsp of cinnamon.
- Whip with an electric mixer or an immersion blender until smooth (if you don't have one, you can do this step by hand—it'll just take a little muscle!).
- Mix the brown sugar, pecans, and remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a bowl.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle pecan mixture over the potatoes. Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- I use an immersion blender or electric mixer for the sweet potatoes. It makes them unbelievably smooth and creamy, which takes the texture of the casserole to the next level. Trust me, this little trick makes all the difference, it’s the one step I never skip!
- I like to measure everything ahead of time, it makes the process so much smoother.
- I make sure to cut the sweet potatoes into equal-sized pieces so they cook evenly and are done at the same time.
- This casserole is best straight out of the oven while it’s still hot and fresh.
- If the mixture feels a little thick, I add 1/4 cup of almond or coconut milk to get the perfect creamy texture.
- A quick spray of the dish keeps the potatoes from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.8g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 2.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 106.9mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7.2g