Less sweet
Cut the sugar in the filling to 1/4 cup.
Holiday side
Sweet potato delight, with a secret kick.
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes with vanilla, cinnamon and a little SpiceItUp! Hot Jalapeño Ketchup, baked under a crunchy pecan, coconut and brown sugar topping. The holiday side that gets everyone asking what is in it.
About this recipe
The jalapeño ketchup is the secret here. You will not taste ketchup; you will notice a gentle warmth under the sweetness that keeps the casserole from tasting flat.
It is a Thanksgiving and Christmas favorite from the SpiceItUp! recipe collection. See the original sweet potato delight on spiceitup.com.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/3 cup SpiceItUp! Hot Jalapeño Ketchup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- For the topping: 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine
Steps
Heat the oven
Heat the oven to 375°F (191°C).
Mix the filling
Stir together the sweet potatoes, Jalapeño Ketchup, sugar, butter, milk, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon. Spread evenly in an 8 x 12 inch glass baking dish.
Make the topping
Mix the coconut, brown sugar, pecans, flour and butter until crumbly, and sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
Bake
Bake for about 25 minutes, until the topping is golden.
Make it your way
No coconut
Use extra pecans or add mini marshmallows for the last 5 minutes.
Make ahead
Assemble the day before, refrigerate, and add 10 minutes to the bake.
Questions
Does the jalapeño ketchup make it spicy?
Only slightly. It adds a gentle warmth under the sweetness rather than obvious heat.
Can I make sweet potato delight ahead?
Yes. Assemble it up to a day ahead, refrigerate, and bake when ready.
Can I use canned sweet potatoes?
Yes. Drain and mash them well before mixing.