Author Notes: This began by trying to resolve the whole Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole dilemma. Is it dessert or a side? To eliminate any confusion, I spiked the old stand-by with savory spices. Now you can have your sweet potato pie, too! —SupperStarter
Makes: 1 8×8 casserole
Ingredients
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2
cups sweet potatoes, baked, peeled and mashed
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1/2
cup brown sugar
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1
egg
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1/4
cup melted butter
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1
teaspoon chili powder, divided
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1/2
teaspoon paprika
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1/4
teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4
teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4
teaspoon salt
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1
cup crushed Ritz crackers
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1/2
cup packed brown sugar
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1/4
cup melted butter
Directions
- Mix together sweet potatoes, brown sugar, egg, butter, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt. Spread into 8 x 8 baking dish prepared with cooking spray.
- Combine crackers, brown sugar, melted butter and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
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