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A baked sweet potato casserole topped with pecans and crumbled cheese sits in a white dish, surrounded by fresh herbs, a jar of honey, and a bowl of pecans on a dark patterned cloth.

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole with Feta and Honey

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

The adult version of sweet potato casserole done right. Tangy feta meets floral honey in an easy side dish that walks the line between comfort food and dinner party showstopper without marshmallows. This savory sweet potato recipe nails the savory sweet combo because it treats sweet potatoes like a vegetable, not a dessert. The perfect side dish for your holiday table the whole family will love. The hardest part is not going back for seconds! 

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 lbs Sweet Potatoes (about 4 potatoes) peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1 tbsp Potato Water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Brown Sugar divided
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Thyme Leaves
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Sage
  • 1/2 cup Pecans
  • 2 tbsp Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • Drizzle of Honey

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add about five shakes of salt.
  3. While water heats up, wash all the potatoes, peel with a potato peeler, and dice into 1 inch pieces.
  4. Once water is boiling, place sweet potatoes in the water and cook for 20-25 minutes until they are soft and break apart easily when stabbed with a fork.
  5. Before draining the water, reserve a 1/4 cup of the potato water and set aside.
  6. Drain the sweet potatoes and add them back into the pot or to a large mixing bowl. Do not cool.
  7. Using a potato masher or electric mixer, mash the sweet potatoes. If the potatoes are tender enough they will mash with no problem.
  8. While the mashed sweet potatoes are still hot, add the butter in a few cubes at at time and mix. The butter should melt and combine easily.
  9. Then add the milk, 1 tbsp brown sugar, seasonings, and 1 tbsp of potato water and mix on med low speed until combined. They should be smooth and creamy. If they are not creamy enough, add an additional tbsp of potato water.
  10. Spoon the sweet potato mixture into a greased casserole dish. Top with pecans and 1/2 tbsp of brown sugar.
  11. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven and drizzle with honey and top with feta cheese crumbles. Bake for another 5 minutes.
  13. Serve immediately.

Equipment

Notes

You will not use all of the reserved potato water. 

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Bake, Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

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