Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Cottage Cheese and Sweet Potato Casserole—a delightful blend of flavors that warms your soul with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil in water for 10-15 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Combine Potatoes: Gently fold the cooked sweet potato cubes into the cottage cheese mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Optionally sprinkle extra cinnamon on top.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 155g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For an even creamier texture, consider substituting ricotta cheese. Add sautéed spinach to boost nutrition. Spice it up with chili flakes or smoked paprika if desired.