Sweet Potato and Date Casserole Recipe

Sweet Potato and Date Casserole Recipe

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup pitted, chopped dates
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup granola cereal
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Stir sweet potatoes, dates, 3/4 cup brown sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 20 minutes.
  4. Mix granola cereal, 1/2 cup brown sugar, pecans, and flour in a bowl until the mixture is crumbly; pour 1/3 cup melted butter into granola mixture and stir to combine. Sprinkle the granola topping over the sweet potatoes.
  5. Bake until topping is lightly golden brown, about 15 more minutes.