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Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole with Gingersnap Streusel

Posted by Dee
Made without nuts and eggs this Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole with Gingersnap Streusel Topping is a unique take on a Southern sweet potato casserole.
5 from 19 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 10 servings
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients
  

For Roasting Sweet Potatoes

  • 4-5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • avocado oil
  • 1 tsp salt

For the Filling

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

For the Gingersnap Topping

  • 2 cups crushed ginger snap cookies
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 6 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 12-15 large marshmallows, optional

Instructions
 

Roast the Sweet Potatoes

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Clean, peel and dice the sweet potatoes in 1/2”-1 in cubes. Place them on a baking sheet, drizzle with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat evenly. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Remove and let them cool slightly.

Make the Filling

  • In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, brown sugar, melted butter, salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract and heavy cream. Stir together until all the filling ingredients are well combined mashing the potatoes as you stir.
  • Transfer the sweet potato filling into a buttered cast iron skillet or baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes.

Make the Gingersnap Streusel

  • While the filling is baking, make the topping. Crush the gingersnap cookies into crumbs, either by using a food processor or placing them in a sealed plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the crushed cookies, brown sugar, butter and salt.
  • Using your fingers or a fork, work the butter into the ginger snap mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs and holds together when pressed.

Finish the Dish

  • Remove the sweet potato filling from oven and carefully remove the foil.
  • Sporadically add large marshmallows on top of sweet potato filling lightly pressing them in. I added about 14-15 marshmallows. Use more or less to your liking. Sprinkle the ginger snap topping on top of the whole dish letting some of the marshmallows peak through.
  • Continue baking uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the marshmallows are melted and slightly golden. Enjoy!

Notes

If you prefer a smoother casserole you can always use a potato masher, electric hand mixer or food processor. I like some chunks!
Keyword sweet potato casserole
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