Sweet Potato Casserole III

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Sweet Potato Casserole III
45 min.
6
568kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your next holiday gathering or family dinner, look no further than this delightful Sweet Potato Casserole III. This comforting vegetarian side dish is a crowd-pleaser, boasting a rich blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. With creamy mashed sweet potatoes as the star, combined with sweetened condensed milk and a hint of buttery goodness, this casserole is a perfect balance of sweet and savory.

But what sets this dish apart is the delightful topping of crunchy cornflakes and chopped pecans, providing a marvelous contrast to the smooth filling below. The slight sweetness from the brown sugar and the richness from the butter create a topping that's irresistible when baked to a golden brown. Not only is it a visual delight, but it also adds an incredible texture that makes every bite truly enjoyable.

This Sweet Potato Casserole is not just a side dish; it's a celebration of flavor that complements any meal. At just 568 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while providing a nutritious option to your table. Perfect for serving six people, it's an easy-to-make dish that will become a staple in your recipe collection. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to delight your taste buds with a comforting and delicious dish that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • cup cornflakes cereal crumbled
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • pounds sweet potatoes mashed
  • 0.3 cup condensed milk sweetened
  • 1.5 cups sugar white

Equipment

  • oven
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 2 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Combine the sweet potatoes, eggs, white sugar, 1/4 cup of the butter or margarine and the milk.
  3. Mix until well blended. Spoon sweet potato mixture into the prepare casserole dish.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
  5. Combine the crushed cornflakes, pecans, remaining 1/4 cup butter or margarine, and brown sugar to taste.
  6. Sprinkle over the top of the baked sweet potatoes and return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories568kcal
Protein4.67%
Fat26.63%
Carbs68.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.52
Glycemic Load
55.6
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.577391230542%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.98mg
Delphinidin
0.66mg
Catechin
0.66mg
Epigallocatechin
0.51mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:568.12kcal
28.41%
Fat:17.34g
26.68%
Saturated Fat:6.85g
42.8%
Carbohydrates:100.65g
33.55%
Net Carbohydrates:95.09g
34.58%
Sugar:72.15g
80.17%
Cholesterol:80.68mg
26.89%
Sodium:222.59mg
9.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.84g
13.67%
Vitamin A:21899.77IU
438%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.88%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
22.75%
Fiber:5.56g
22.25%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.14%
Potassium:649.18mg
18.55%
Copper:0.37mg
18.3%
Phosphorus:175.54mg
17.55%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.47%
Vitamin B5:1.67mg
16.69%
Iron:2.86mg
15.88%
Magnesium:57.52mg
14.38%
Selenium:9.12µg
13.04%
Calcium:116.19mg
11.62%
Folate:44.4µg
11.1%
Vitamin B3:1.84mg
9.21%
Zinc:1.28mg
8.51%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.58%
Vitamin C:5.15mg
6.24%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.18%
Vitamin K:3.85µg
3.66%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.3%
Source:Allrecipes