Sure, sweet potatoes are super yummy when made emphasizing the “sweet,” like with marshmallows and brown sugar, but have you ever tried a savory version? Savory Sweet Potato Casserole focuses on just that and might give the other option a run for its money. Caramel-y sweet potatoes get mashed and mixed with some salty ham, autumnal spices, and melty cheese. How could anything beat that? Then it’s baked to achieve bubbly, melty perfection. Can’t you almost taste it? Once you do, we’re pretty confident that you will deem Savory Sweet Potato Casserole the victor in the great sweet and savory debate!
Ingredients
- 6 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes, (about 4-5 large potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4-5 slices ham, cooked and chopped into small pieces
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups Swiss or Gruyère cheese, shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 -Place the mashed sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
Step 4 -In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and the ham until heated, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 5 -Add the onions to the ham and cook, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, about 10 minutes.
Step 6 -Stir the thyme and the marjoram into the ham-onion mixture and transfer the skillet away from the heat.
Step 7 -Add the cooked ham mixture, the butter, 1 cup of the cheese, the heavy cream, the egg, the salt, and the pepper to the mashed potatoes and stir to combine.
Step 8 -Spoon the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 9 -Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes.
Step 10 -Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the potatoes and bake until melted, about 5 minutes.
Step 11 -Serve warm.
