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Simple Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
When I think of a classic southern Thanksgiving, I immediately think Simple Southern Sweet Potato Casserole! This holiday classic is the perfect mix of sweet and savory and is the perfect side dish for any Thanksgiving table!
Because my family was split between Mississippi and PA, we used to spend every other Thanksgiving with my Mamaw in Mississippi. This meant every other Thanksgiving was filled with deep fried turkeys and sweet potatoes. I am not sure if it is just a southern thing, but I always felt as though my Mississippi family just had a greater appreciation for the sweet potato. Whereas my PA family table was always filled with pumpkin pies and pineapple casseroles, the Mississippi table is where I first discovered my love for all things sweet potato. Between sweet potato pie, mashed sweet potatoes and, of course, sweet potato casserole, to me the sweet potato has always been a southern holiday staple.
When you think of sweet potato casserole one word usually comes to mind, marshmallows. Well I am here to tell you that in typical Mamaw fashion this particular sweet potato casserole is not THAT kind of sweet potato casserole. Instead this sweet and savory take on the classic incorporates a variety of fall flavors including tart apples, and toasty brown sugar, and of course, it wouldn’t be a southern holiday classic without a little savory sausage!
Because this casserole is both sweet and savory it is a great way to bring sweet potatoes to your Thanksgiving table without being overly sweet. It pairs well with all your Thanksgiving favorites like stuffing (or filling), green bean casserole, and of course turkey!
While it may not be your traditional sweet potato casserole, this dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser. With only 4 ingredients you can have it on the table in less than an hour! That way you have plenty of time to enjoy it just how mamaw intended, around the table with those you love!
Variations and Adaptations
- Vegetarian? Feel free to replace the sausage with your favorite meat substitute or omit the sausage altogether!
- Feelin sweet? While this recipe is a sweet and savory take on a Thanksgiving favorite, feel free to omit the sausage for a sweeter or more traditional approach!
To Save for Later…
Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving leftovers? Lucky for you this scrumptious side dish can be stored in an airtight container and saved in the fridge for up to 5 days!
Simple Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 2-3 sweet potatoes sliced thin
- 4 apples sliced thick
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ and grease a 9x13 baking pan.
- Brown sausage in a large pan over medium high heat.
- While sausage browns, slice sweet potatoes into ¼ inch rounds and apples into ½ inch slices.
- Place half of the potato slices in the bottom of the baking pan in an even layer.
- After sausage is browned and cooked through, sprinkle half of the sausage over potatoes to create another even layer.
- Then, layer half of the apples on top of sausage to create another even layer.
- Sprinkle apple layer evenly with half of the brown sugar, and repeat steps 4-7 with the other half of the ingredients.
- Place the casserole in the oven and cook for 45 - 50 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and the casserole is golden brown. Check every 10-15 minutes and baste with any excess liquid to retain moisture.
- Let cool, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook times will vary based on the thickness of the potatoes. Use a fork to check for desired tenderness.
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