Ginger Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Ginger, Dry
  • 2 lbs Sweet potatoes

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, whole

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Maple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 Butter to grease
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 cup Pecans

• Dairy

  • 3/4 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk

• Desserts

  • 1 tbsp Crystallized ginger

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about two large potatoes)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup butter (1 stick)
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 whole eggs
• ½ teaspoon dry ginger
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Butter to grease a two quart casserole dish
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, finely minced
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Directions

• Preheat oven to 550 degrees F. This high temp is necessary to get a nice browned surface on the outside of the potatoes.
• Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into ½ inch thick slices.
• Toss potato slices with oil, salt and pepper and pour onto a foil lined sheet pan.
• Roast for 30 minutes turning halfway through to tender.
• Note: Ovens are different. Yours may cook the potatoes in less than 30 minutes so please check after 10 minutes to gauge cooking time. They should be golden brown on the outside and soft in the center. Place in a food processor and discard the oil left in the pan.
• Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F.
• While the potatoes are cooking, put the 2 sticks of butter in a sauce pan and bring the heat to medium to medium low. The butter will melt, then start to turn brown as it cooks. The milk fat will settle to the bottom and look like it is starting to burn there. Once the butter is deep brown (about 15 minutes or more), remove and strain the mixture through a fine sieve. Cool slightly. Discard solids and add the browned butter to the food processor with the cooked potatoes.
• Add the milk, sugar and maple syrup and pulse to combine the ingredients.
• Add the eggs, ginger and salt and run the food processor until the mixture is thick and creamy.
• Butter a two quart casserole dish and pour in the potato mixture.
• In a medium bowl, mix all of the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the potato mixture.
• Bake uncovered for about 45-50 minutes or until hot and bubbly and browned on top.
• Serve immediately.