M's S Sweet Potato and Sage Butter Casserole

Elevate your holiday table with "M's Sweet Potato and Sage Butter Casserole," a luxurious side dish that combines the caramelized sweetness of tender mashed sweet potatoes with the earthy aroma of fresh sage butter. This creamy casserole is infused with warm hints of cinnamon and brown sugar for a comforting depth of flavor, then topped with a buttery pecan and panko crumb crust for the ultimate crunch. Perfectly balanced between savory and sweet, this crowd-pleaser is baked to golden perfection and ready in just over an hour. Serve it as a stunning centerpiece side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy family dinner, and watch as every bite disappears. Keywords: sweet potato casserole, sage butter, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving recipe, sweet and savory casserole.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 10 small fresh sage leaves
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.75 cup pecans
• 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 15–20 minutes.

Step 3

While the sweet potatoes are cooking, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet over low heat. Add the sage leaves and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, drain them and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes until smooth using a potato masher or a hand mixer.

Step 5

Stir in the sage-infused butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.

Step 6

Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x9-inch (or equivalent) casserole dish and spread evenly.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine the pecans, panko breadcrumbs, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter (melted). Toss until the mixture is evenly coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the pecan topping over the sweet potato layer in the casserole dish.

Step 9

Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the casserole is heated through.

Step 10

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh sage leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1144.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2637.4

Total Fat 206.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.2g
Cholesterol 426mg	0%
Sodium 1165.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.4g	0%
Total Sugars 45.1g
Protein 20.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320.8mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 357.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.2%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 26.7%