{"id":24155,"date":"2012-11-28T14:21:25","date_gmt":"2012-11-28T19:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.foodiecitymom.com\/?p=17845"},"modified":"2024-02-09T13:41:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T18:41:17","slug":"a-smashing-sweet-potato-casserole-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mominthecity.com\/a-smashing-sweet-potato-casserole-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (No Nuts)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since I have been making sweet potato pies<\/a> lately, I have strayed away from making another favorite sweet potato dish \u2013 southern sweet potato casserole. This year, I made both \u2013 the pie for my father-in-law and the sweet potato casserole recipe\u00a0for Reggie and the boys.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sweet potato casserole is a classic Southern comfort food dish. It has also become a Thanksgiving staple in my home. I\u2019m a recipe minimalist\/don\u2019t have time for complicated recipes. That is why I\u2019m sharing my super quick and easy take on this Southern favorite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I remember being introduced to the sweet potato casserole dish over a decade ago around Thanksgiving. Cynthia, a women\u2019s ministry leader in my fellowship of churches, was famous for her old fashioned sweet potato casserole. While I didn\u2019t get this exact recipe from her, it\u2019s close. I (along with family and friends who have tasted this dish) think that the version I developed is also delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The beauty of this recipe is that it minimizes long prep times without sacrificing flavor. The key is in the sweet potato itself. Microwaving the whole sweet potato saves times by eliminating peeling and boiling. Then again, you can\u2019t really go wrong with mashing together a combination of sweet potatoes, butter, vanilla and flavorful spices. (No electric mixer necessary!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many people include chopped nuts (i.e. walnuts or pecans), marshmallows or even pineapple in their casserole topping. I stick to a simple brown sugar topping though because \u201cmy guys\u201d don\u2019t really like those other options. If you are feeling adventurous or want to experiment, try adding some pecans or walnuts for a nutty crunch. Marshmallows, pineapple or a drizzle of maple syrup over the top before baking makes this sweet dish even sweeter. There are many possibilities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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