Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole takes center stage in this delightful Thanksgiving recipe. Our unique twist on  half baked harvest recipie  substitutes pecans with crunchy original almonds. This savory-sweet dish combines perfectly roasted sweet potatoes with a flavorful herb blend. Moreover, the addition of thick-cut bacon adds a smoky depth to the casserole. Furthermore, the crispy almond topping provides a delightful contrast to the creamy potato base.

To begin, preheat your oven to 400 degrees for the initial sweet potato roasting. Next, prepare the sweet potatoes by either skinning and chopping them or simply poking holes in their skins. Then, dress them with olive oil, thyme, and salt before baking for 40 minutes to an hour. While the potatoes are cooking, chop and cook the bacon until crispy.

Once the sweet potatoes are tender, transfer them to a bowl and mash until smooth. Subsequently, spread the mashed potatoes in a baking dish. Meanwhile, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. In a separate bowl, combine the cooled bacon, original almonds, herbs, melted butter, flour, and brown sugar.

Finally, spread this flavorful topping evenly over the mashed sweet potatoes. Bake the casserole for an additional 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly. The result is a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will surely impress your Thanksgiving guests.

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Casserole: 

• Sweet potatoes 
• Salt 
• Olive Oil 
• Rosemary 
• Sage 
• Thyme 
• Thick cut bacon 
• 2 tablespoons GF flour 
• 6 tablespoons of melted butter 
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• Original Sprouted Almonds

Directions for Sweet Potato Casserole: 

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. 
2. Skin/chop or poke holes in your sweet potatoes. Dress with olive oil, thyme, and salt. Bake for about 40-1 hr or until they are soft. 
3. While the potatoes are cooking, chop and cook your bacon. When finish move remove back from pan and allow it to cool. 
4. When your potatoes are are done transfer to a bowl and smash until they reached the consistency of a mashed potato. Then transfer to a baking dish. 
5. Bring down the oven to 350 degrees. 
6. In another bowl combine together bacon, original almonds, rosemary, thyme, sage, melted butter, flour, and brown sugar. Then top your mashed sweet potato with this and spread evenly throughout.
7. Bake for another 35-40 min