Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Layers of broccoli and Cheddar cheese are combined with a homemade roux in this savory sweet potato casserole.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 333 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups hot milk
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 cups chopped cooked broccoli

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 3

Arrange 1/3 of the sweet potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/2 of the broccoli over top and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers once more. Layer remaining sweet potatoes on top.

Step 4

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and thyme; cook and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in hot milk, a little at a time, until mixture begins to boil. Cook and stir until sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper and evenly pour sauce over top and sides of the casserole. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar over top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Cover with foil and bake until bubbly and sweet potatoes are tender, 20 minutes more.