This may truly be the best sweet potato souffle recipe you have ever made. Once you try it, you will make it over and over again. It makes the perfect side dish addition to your Thanksgiving table. Also, you will love the airy and creamy texture, and the pecan brown sugar topping is to die for!
To make the best homemade sweet potato souffle you will need:
– Sweet potatoes: Peeled and cubed.
– Unsalted melted butter
– Large eggs: Lightly beaten.
– Light brown sugar
– Cream or whole milk
– Self-rising flour
– Vanilla extract
– Kosher salt
– Roasted pecans: Chopped.
Cinnamon sugar:
– Granulated sugar
– Ground cinnamon
– Unsalted butter: Melted.
STEP 1
First, you start by peeling the sweet potatoes, after that add them to a large pot, cover with water, add a bit of salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer until fork tender, drain and add them to a bowl, next mash them.
STEP 2
Next, in a large bowl whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, flour, vanilla extract, cream, eggs, and salt. Once the mixture is smooth and creamy, add it to the bowl with mashed sweet potatoes and stir to combine.
STEP 3
To make the most delicious Sweet Potato Souffle, the topping is also key.So toast some pecans, add the souffle mixture to the prepared baking dish, and top with pecans, cinnamon sugar, and melted butter.Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
This sweet potato souffle is a nice change from the classic sweet potato casserole. It is lighter, creamier, and it pairs well with so many main dishes.