Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole Topped with Caramelized Bananas
Indulge in the ultimate holiday comfort food with this Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole Topped with Caramelized Bananas—a decadent twist on a classic side dish. Creamy, cinnamon-spiced sweet potatoes form a luscious base, enriched with the perfect blend of butter, milk, and heavy cream for a velvety texture. The show-stopping topping features bananas caramelized to golden perfection in brown sugar and maple syrup, adding a layer of sweetness and richness that elevates every bite. Baked to bubbling perfection, this casserole is an irresistible combination of warm spices, creamy mash, and gooey caramelized fruit. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any special gathering, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that doubles as a stunning centerpiece for your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups milk
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with water.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, granulated sugar, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Mash the sweet potato mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Peel and slice the bananas into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Add the banana slices to the skillet and sprinkle with brown sugar and maple syrup.
Cook the bananas for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they become golden and caramelized.
Carefully arrange the caramelized bananas on top of the mashed sweet potatoes, overlapping slightly if needed.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and slightly bubbling around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.5 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.1 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 1646 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.0 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.4 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1437 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
