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Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole Recipe

This irresistible Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole is the perfect side dish for any meal, especially Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner! Its sweet and tangy flavors complement chicken, turkey, ham, or even roast beef beautifully. Best of all? You can make it ahead of time, freeing you up to enjoy your holiday festivities. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious, crowd-pleasing casserole that will be the star of your table.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 282.6 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.6 (8 Reviews)
Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole

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Ingredients for Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole

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How to Make Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and cube 3 pounds of sweet potatoes. Chop 1 medium yellow onion into ½ inch pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes and onion. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Divide the sweet potato mixture evenly between two greased 9x13 inch baking dishes.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  6. While sweet potatoes bake, prepare the cranberry topping: In a separate bowl, combine 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger.
  7. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Pour the cranberry topping evenly over the baked sweet potatoes in each dish.
  9. Gently stir to combine the sweet potatoes and cranberries.
  10. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and the casserole is heated through, stirring once halfway through.
  11. For make-ahead instructions: Cool completely, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Before serving, bake as directed, adding 10-15 minutes to the baking time to ensure it is heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

90g

Fat

9g

Carbs

20g

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