Brown Butter Parmesan Whipped Sweet Potato Casserole
Easy, make-ahead Brown Butter Parmesan Whipped Sweet Potato Casserole. Creamy, savory, and perfectly sweet. A delicious Thanksgiving side dish!
Servings: 8
Calories: 202kcal
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Roast the sweet potatoes. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Poke a few holes in each sweet potato with a fork. Bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, always go a little longer, until very soft and tender. Let cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh, reserving the skins if desired.
- Brown the butter. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the butter until golden and nutty. Add the fresh thyme and cook for 1–2 minutes, until crispy. Remove from the heat, reserving some of the brown butter and crispy thyme for serving
- Whip the potatoes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Add the roasted sweet potatoes, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, chipotle, cayenne, milk, bourbon, parmesan, and 5–6 tablespoons of brown butter to a food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, then mix in the eggs. Alternatively, use an electric mixer.
- Bake and serve. Spoon the whipped sweet potatoes into a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish or a similarly sized dish. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until set. Spoon the remaining warm brown butter and crispy thyme over the casserole. Finish with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 1 day ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Bake before serving, adding a little extra time as needed until set and heated through. Reserve the brown butter and crispy thyme for topping just before serving.
Tip: Roasting the sweet potatoes brings out their natural sweetness without adding extra moisture. They caramelize in the oven and become SO DELICIOUS!
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal
