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This savory sweet potato casserole features tender sweet potatoes and fresh herbs topped with buttery breadcrumbs and baked to perfection. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or Thanksgiving feast!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Healthy: Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. This recipe is a fun new way to add more sweet potatoes to your diet.
- Comfort Food: Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite vegetables. Their sweet or savory versatility brings me so much comfort.
- Versatility: We know and love the classic sweet potato casserole, but I love to mix it up and have something savory.
Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients
This easy savory sweet potato casserole recipe uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. This makes it so simple to put together! See the recipe card below for a list of exact measurements.
- Sweet Potatoes: This veggie brings a natural sweetness and hearty consistency to the casserole.
- Butter: Melted butter adds richness and flavor.
- Chicken Stock: Adds flavor and the perfect amount of moisture, so the casserole doesn’t get too dry while baking.
- Fresh Herbs: Thyme, oregano, and parsley provide a fresh, earthy flavor that balances the sweetness of the potatoes.
- Garlic: Minced garlic adds a nutty, buttery taste.
- Salt & Pepper: To bring all of the flavors together.
- All Purpose Flour: Helps thicken the sauce mixture of butter, chicken, and herbs.
Crispy Topping
- Panko Breadcrumbs: Adds a delicious buttery, crunchy texture.
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: Gives the casserole a nutty, savory flavor.
- Fresh Parsley: Brightens the dish with a fresh herbal note and beautiful green color.
- Olive Oil: Helps the topping brown and becomes crunchy in baking.
How to Make Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
This casserole only takes about 15 minutes of prep! Whether you’re serving it on a busy weeknight or for Thanksgiving dinner, it’s sure to be a hit!
- Prepare a 9X13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pour the cubed sweet potatoes into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, chicken stock, thyme, oregano, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Briskly whisk in the flour, ensuring there are no clumps.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, and olive oil. Be sure to mix everything well, evenly distributing the olive oil.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the potatoes in the baking dish. Top the potatoes with the crispy topping, evenly distributing it over the casserole.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the topping is golden brown. Check the casserole after 30 minutes and cover with foil if the topping is getting too browned.
Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Tips & Variations
It’s hard to get this recipe wrong, but here are some tips to make sure it turns out perfect every time!
- Cutting the Sweet Potato: Cut all of the sweet potatoes into cubes roughly the same size. This ensures even baking and consistency in every bite.
- For Convenience: Purchase pre-chopped sweet potatoes from the produce department of your local grocery store to save time.
- Shred the Cheese: If you have the time, I recommend grating the parmesan cheese by hand instead of using pre-shredded. It will melt more smoothly and have more flavor.
- Change the Herbs: Try using different fresh herbs, like basil, rosemary, and/or sage, to spice it up.
Storing Leftover Casserole
If you have leftovers, then you should call yourself lucky! Here’s how to store it so that you can enjoy it later:
- Refrigerate: Let the casserole cool to room temperature. Then, place it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 days.
- Storing in the Freezer: Store your cooled casserole in an airtight container. It will keep for one month. Thaw overnight before serving.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. You can also pop a serving in the microwave for 15-20 second intervals until warm.
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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
This savory sweet potato casserole features tender sweet potatoes and fresh herbs topped with buttery breadcrumbs and baked to perfection. It's perfect for busy weeknights or your next Thanksgiving feast!
Ingredients
- 5 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (about 3 medium potatoes)
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Crispy Topping
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ⅔ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare a 9X13 inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
- Pour the cubed sweet potatoes into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, chicken stock, thyme, oregano, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Briskly whisk in the flour, ensuring there are no clumps.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, and olive oil. Be sure to mix everything well, evenly distributing the olive oil.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the potatoes in the baking dish. Top the potatoes with the crispy topping, evenly distributing it over the casserole.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the topping is golden brown. Check the casserole after 30 minutes and cover with foil if the topping is getting too browned.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 999mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12311IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Can I substitute butternut squash for the sweet potatoes on your sweet potato casserole?
Yes, that would be delicious!