Description
This Hot Honey Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful twist on the traditional sweet potato dish, combining the natural sweetness of tender mashed sweet potatoes with a spicy-sweet hot honey glaze. Topped with a crunchy corn flakes and pecan mixture, this casserole offers a perfect balance of creamy and crispy textures, making it an ideal side for holiday meals or comfort food dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- ¾ cup hot honey, divided
- ¾ cup butter, divided
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, divided
- 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 for later use.
- 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. Let them simmer for about 15 minutes or until they are fork tender. Once cooked, drain the sweet potatoes using a colander and set aside.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes: Transfer the drained sweet potatoes to a large bowl or use the cooking pot again. Add ½ cup hot honey, ½ cup butter, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Using an electric hand mixer or a potato masher, mash the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Spread Sweet Potato Mixture: Evenly spread the mashed sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Prepare Topping Mixture: In a medium bowl, melt the remaining ¼ cup butter. Stir in ¼ cup hot honey and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon until well combined.
- Crush and Mix Topping: Crush the corn flakes and pecans together using a food processor or place them in a large plastic zipper bag and crush with a heavy rolling pin. Mix the crushed corn flakes and pecans into the butter and hot honey mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Add Topping to Casserole: Sprinkle the crunchy topping evenly over the layer of sweet potatoes in the baking dish, covering the entire surface.
- Bake Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven. If desired, drizzle additional hot honey on top before serving for an extra touch of sweetness and heat.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot honey used according to your preferred spice and sweetness level.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Ensure sweet potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking.
- Use unsalted butter if you want better control on salt content.
- This casserole can be made a day ahead and reheated before serving.
