Cottage Cheese and Sweet Potato Casserole
Cottage Cheese and Sweet Potato Casserole is a rich and creamy dish that combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tang of cottage cheese, topped with crunchy pecans for a delightful texture. Perfect for fall meals or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups cottage cheese
½ cup milk
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup chopped pecans
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar casserole dish.
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of water for 10-15 minutes, until tender. Drain and mash them until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, milk, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with chopped pecans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and the top is golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For a sweeter twist, add mini marshmallows on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans for a different texture.
Make it dairy-free by using dairy-free cottage cheese, almond milk, and dairy-free butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
