SWEET POTATO AND DATE CASSEROLE

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The sweetness of dates goes hand in hand with the smoothness of sweet potatoes and the crunchy topping. Get good quality dates, it makes a big difference. Popular dish at Thanksgiving and never any leftovers!

Provided by dafne4130

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup pitted, chopped dates
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup granola cereal
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Stir sweet potatoes, dates, 3/4 cup brown sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix granola cereal, 1/2 cup brown sugar, pecans, and flour in a bowl until the mixture is crumbly; pour 1/3 cup melted butter into granola mixture and stir to combine. Sprinkle the granola topping over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake until topping is lightly golden brown, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.8 calories, Carbohydrate 86.2 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 290.5 mg, Sugar 54.2 g

Rose Simones
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I found this casserole to be a bit bland. I think it could use more spices.


AngelA n bbbhhtg b b b bb bb v b b b Gonzalez
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This casserole is a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Jonah Kale
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This casserole is a great way to get kids to eat their sweet potatoes.


Lonely
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I made this casserole for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it!


Zeyad Amr
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This casserole is so good! I love the sweet and savory flavors.


Sabi Irshad
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to bring to a potluck or party.


Susila Susil
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This casserole is easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Yahya Falah
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and dates in this casserole. It's a unique and flavorful dish.


Al Sadat Tv5
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This casserole is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Kilar Bob
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I also like to add a handful of chopped walnuts for extra crunch.


Hambari Hussein
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I loved this casserole! The dates and spices really balance out the sweetness of the potatoes.


Brenda Love
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Faarah mohamud Mohamed
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


SaKuRaJiMamAi
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This sweet potato and date casserole was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet potatoes, dates, and spices was perfect, and the casserole was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.