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Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole Recipe

Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole Recipe
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A delightful Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole combining tender sweet potatoes and tart cranberries, topped with a crunchy cinnamon-walnut crust. This festive side dish is perfect for holiday dinners or any occasion needing a flavorful, comforting casserole.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup orange juice

Topping

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter

Instructions

  1. Boil the sweet potatoes: Place the peeled and sliced sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer the potatoes until they are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Layer the ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-1/2-quart baking dish. Arrange half of the sweet potato slices evenly on the bottom of the dish. Next, spread half of the cranberries over the sweet potatoes, followed by half of the brown sugar and melted butter. Repeat the layering process with the remaining sweet potatoes, cranberries, brown sugar, and melted butter. Pour the orange juice evenly over the entire mixture. Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes.
  3. Add the topping and finish baking: While the casserole is baking, prepare the topping by combining chopped walnuts, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. After the initial baking time, remove the cover and sprinkle the walnut topping evenly over the casserole. Return to the oven and bake uncovered until the topping turns golden brown and crisp, about 10 more minutes.

Notes

  • Fresh cranberries provide the best texture but frozen cranberries work well too; no need to thaw.
  • You can substitute orange juice with apple juice or a mild fruit juice of choice for a different flavor profile.
  • For a nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts lightly before adding to the topping.
  • This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and reheated before serving.
  • Use unsalted butter to better control the salt content in the dish.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, cranberry casserole, holiday side dish, walnut topping, baked sweet potatoes

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