Description
This Hot Honey Sweet Potato Casserole is a delicious twist on a classic side dish, combining creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a spicy-sweet hot honey glaze and a crunchy cornflake-pecan topping. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will complement any meal.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Mixture
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes)
- ½ cup hot honey
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
- ½ cup hot honey
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cups corn flakes
- ½ cup pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 inch by 13 inch baking dish thoroughly and set it aside to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stovetop. Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to the boiling water and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain them well using a colander.
- Mash Sweet Potato Mixture: Place the cooked sweet potatoes in a large bowl or return them to the cooking pot. Add ½ cup hot honey, ½ cup butter, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Use an electric hand mixer or a potato masher to mash everything together until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the Sweet Potato Base: Evenly spread the mashed sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top for an even layer.
- Prepare the Topping: In a medium bowl, melt the remaining ¼ cup butter. Stir in the remaining ¼ cup hot honey and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon until fully combined.
- Crush and Combine Crunchy Topping: Crush the corn flakes and pecans together using a food processor or place them in a large plastic zipper bag and use a rolling pin to crush them coarsely. Mix this crushed mixture into the melted butter and hot honey mixture, creating a crunchy topping.
- Top the Casserole: Evenly sprinkle the buttery corn flake and pecan mixture over the mashed sweet potatoes in the baking dish, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, and if desired, drizzle with extra hot honey before serving for an added touch of sweetness and spice.
Notes
- Use good quality hot honey for the best flavor impact; you can also adjust the amount for more or less spice.
- To crush corn flakes and pecans without a food processor, place them in a sealed plastic bag and gently crush with a rolling pin.
- You can drizzle additional hot honey on top after baking for extra sweetness and heat.
- This casserole pairs well with holiday meals or as a comforting side dish year-round.
