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20) Sweet Potato Casserole with Lemon-Ricotta Topping

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  2. Mash potatoes with milk, butter, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Mix ricotta, lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan in a bowl until creamy.
  4. Spread mashed sweet potatoes in a 9x13 pan. Dollop ricotta mixture on top and gently swirl with a spatula.
  5. Sprinkle pecans over the top if using. Bake 20–25 minutes until warm and slightly golden.