Description
This Hot Honey Sweet Potato Casserole combines the comforting sweetness of tender mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy, spicy-sweet corn flakes and pecans topping. Enhanced with warm cinnamon and a drizzle of hot honey, this casserole delivers a perfect balance of sweet and heat, making it a delicious twist on a classic side dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- ½ cup hot honey
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
- ¾ cup hot honey (divided)
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cups corn flakes
- ½ cup pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 inch by 13 inch baking dish thoroughly and set it aside to be ready for the casserole.
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil on the stove. Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to the boiling water, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the potatoes well using a colander.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes: Transfer the drained sweet potatoes back into a large bowl or the cooking pot. Add ½ cup hot honey, ½ cup butter, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Using an electric hand mixer or a potato masher, mash the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Base Layer: Spread the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth layer for the topping.
- Prepare Topping Mixture: In a medium bowl, melt the remaining ¼ cup butter. Stir in the remaining ¼ cup hot honey and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon until well mixed.
- Make Crunchy Topping: Crush the corn flakes and pecans together. You can use a food processor or place them in a large plastic zipper bag and crush them using a rolling pin. Mix the crushed corn flakes and pecans into the melted butter and hot honey mixture thoroughly.
- Add Topping and Bake: Evenly sprinkle the crunchy topping over the sweet potato layer in the baking dish.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from oven and, if desired, drizzle with extra hot honey for an additional spicy-sweet kick before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot honey in the topping and drizzle to taste depending on your preference for sweetness and heat.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans and replace with extra corn flakes or use chopped seeds like pumpkin seeds.
- This casserole can be made a day ahead and reheated gently in the oven before serving.
- Use fresh cinnamon for the most vibrant flavor.
- Make sure to drain the sweet potatoes well to avoid a watery mash.
