19 Southern Living Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Get Ready To Indulge!

Ingredients

For the sweet potatoes:

• Sweet potatoes - 4 medium-sized, peeled and sliced thinly
• Butter - 4 tablespoons, melted
• Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon

For the topping:

• Pecans - 1/2 cup, chopped
• Brown sugar - 1/4 cup
• Flour - 1/4 cup
• Butter - 4 tablespoons, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the sweet potatoes thinly, leaving the bottom 1/4 inch uncut so they stay together.
4. Place the sliced sweet potatoes in the prepared baking dish and brush the butter mixture over them, making sure to get in between the slices.
5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter to make the topping.
7. After 30 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the topping over the sweet potatoes.
8. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, uncovered, until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are tender.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Make it Your Own

This recipe is incredibly versatile and can easily be adapted to accommodate different dietary needs or preferences. For a vegetarian option, simply use dairy-free butter instead of regular butter. For a vegan option, use a plant-based butter and substitute the brown sugar for coconut sugar or maple syrup. To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour in the topping.

The hasselback technique can also be used with different types of potatoes, such as regular potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes. You can also experiment with different toppings, such as adding bacon or swapping out the pecans for walnuts or almonds.

With its delicious flavors and customizable options, this Southern Living Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole is sure to become a family favorite for any occasion. Give it a try and see for yourself!