Side dishe for 12
Sweet Potato Casserole
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes bake with eggs, sugar, butter, and a crisp brown sugar pecan topping.
$4.09for 4 servings
$1.02 per serving$4.09 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 4 lb | $5.16Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.26 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 lb sweet potatoes
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup pecans (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them in salted water for 20 minutes until tender and drain.
- Mash the potatoes with 6 tablespoons butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs, then fold in the cranberries if using.
- Spread the mixture in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, then combine the brown sugar, flour, remaining butter, and pecans for the topping.
- Sprinkle the topping over the potatoes and bake for 30 minutes, until the center is set and the eggs are firm.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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