Meringue Topped Sweet Potato Casserole: The Best Cozy Treat
A warm and delightful Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole that embodies the essence of cozy comfort food.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then peel and mash.
- In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites, gradually adding granulated sugar and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the sweet potato mixture and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Ensure the sweet potatoes are fully cooked for a smoother texture.
- For a twist, add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg