classic bread stuffing
November 23, 2011 § 6 Comments
Lighter, Easier Sweet Potato Casserole
This is a great alternative to the more decadent Mom’s Sweet Potato Casserole. Also, I did not roast my sweet potatoes in the oven, but instead cooked them in the microwave until tender and the flesh was easily pierced with a fork or knife.
Serves about 4.
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes, roasted and set aside to cool
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamonPinch of ground ginger
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
Small handful marshmallows, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Scoop the cooled flesh of the sweet potatoes out from their skins into a medium bowl, and mash with a fork. Add the butter, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and pepper. Mix well. Spread the mixture into a small casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle the top with nuts. Bake for 30 minutes, scattering the top with marshmallows during the last ten minutes, if using. Serve immediately.
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Recipe adapted from Food Network.
I’ve never eaten Bread stuffing before, but this looks and sounds delicious and herby. Will give this a try.
Like the fennel and celery seed idea – I’ve always used a bit of poultry seasoning which is OK in small amounts, but yours sounds better.
Hope you had a great holiday
Janae,
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Keep up those great posts! –John
Yeah, I was still kind of full from last night’s feast, but now I’m wanting this awesome looking stuffing! Sounds delicious :)
Hope your thanksgiving went well! I long to be in America for it one year, it has nothing to do with me but the food sounds so amazing. Although this stuffing sounds like it’d be equally perfect at Christmas :)
Leigh – I hope you like it!
Jackie – I bet the poultry seasoning adds a nice layer of flavor – yum!
J.A. – Thank you so much!!!
Pretty Good Food – :)
HungryandFrozen – Well, aside from all the thankfulness, the food is the best part! And, yes, try this at Christmas!