Sweet potato casserole questions-----

[maslex]

I grew up not liking it at all. It's only been over the past few years that I've come to enjoy it during Thanksgiving time. My ex-sister in law is the one who made it but since she's now an ex, nobody else makes it. She used to make a 13x9 pan but I want to make a small one this year (only a couple people eat it that will be here). So I was thinking of an 8x8 pan.

How many sweet potatoes do you think I would need to fill up the 8x8? And if you wouldn't mind sharing your recipe, that would be great. My ex-SIL only told me boiled/mashed sweet potatoes with butter, cinnamon, a little bit of nutmeg and brown sugar Then top with mini marshmallows.

Any tips or things to avoid?

 

[gmi3804]

Two pounds will be enough to fill the 8x8. Recipes for 13x9 dishes call for four pounds, so to adjust for an 8x8 you'd halve the recipe.

 

[maslex]

Two pounds will be enough to fill the 8x8. Recipes for 13x9 dishes call for four pounds, so to adjust for an 8x8 you'd halve the recipe.

ok thanks.........and how far ahead of time can I buy sweet potatoes?

 

[Southernmiss]

This is the recipe I use.

https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/sweet-potatoes-ruths-chris-style/

Potatoes last a while in the fridge.

You can buy them the weekend before Thanksgiving.

I make the full pan and freeze leftovers to eat later because I love it.

 

[kymom99]

We just boil the potatoes, Peel them and slice them. Layer them in a fish and top with melted butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows. I guess you might call them candied sweet potatoes. This way you can make as much or as little as you want. I’m sure cinnamon and other spices would taste good too

 

[gmi3804]

ok thanks.........and how far ahead of time can I buy sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes can and should be stored in a dry, cool, dark place. It's possible to refrigerate, but it's unnecessary and the cold will change the texture of the potatoes. They'll last a couple of weeks in outside of the fridge.

 

[_19disnA]

The above recipe is similar to one our relatives make. The term 'crust' can be misleading if you are a novice at cooking/baking. I think a better term would be 'topping' so you don't mix up the order of the layering.

 

[FreeTime]

Sweet potatoes mashed
Add Crown Royal vanilla to your preferred taste and mix
Top with marshmallows and brown sugar
Bake

 

[QueenIsabella]

I use this recipe: https://ciaochowbambina.com/sweet-potato-casserole-with-pecan-streusel/

I don't care for marshmallows on top--too sweet for me. This recipe is hearty enough to be a meal for my vegetarian on Thanksgiving. And it's delicious. I could eat a whole pan of it.