Sweet Potato and Date Casserole

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!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 780 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake until topping is lightly golden brown, about 15 more minutes.