Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole Topped with Caramelized Bananas

Indulge in the ultimate holiday comfort food with this Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole Topped with Caramelized Bananas—a decadent twist on a classic side dish. Creamy, cinnamon-spiced sweet potatoes form a luscious base, enriched with the perfect blend of butter, milk, and heavy cream for a velvety texture. The show-stopping topping features bananas caramelized to golden perfection in brown sugar and maple syrup, adding a layer of sweetness and richness that elevates every bite. Baked to bubbling perfection, this casserole is an irresistible combination of warm spices, creamy mash, and gooey caramelized fruit. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any special gathering, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that doubles as a stunning centerpiece for your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups milk
• 0.25 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

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 and cover with water.

Step 3

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 4

Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, granulated sugar, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 5

Mash the sweet potato mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Set aside.

Step 7

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Step 8

Peel and slice the bananas into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Add the banana slices to the skillet and sprinkle with brown sugar and maple syrup.

Step 9

Cook the bananas for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they become golden and caramelized.

Step 10

Carefully arrange the caramelized bananas on top of the mashed sweet potatoes, overlapping slightly if needed.

Step 11

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and slightly bubbling around the edges.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1371.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2095.3

Total Fat 94.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 251.5mg	0%
Sodium 1645.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 311.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.4g	0%
Total Sugars 157.0g
Protein 17.5g	0%

Vitamin D 26.8IU	0%
Calcium 378.4mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 1437.1mg	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: 39.3%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 57.5%