This is not just a casserole, it is a sweet potato casserole and it is extremely delicious and creamy.
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups sweet potato mashed
- 1 cup mashed potato optional
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp onion grated
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp pimento minced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tbsp ginger grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tbsp parsley or other seasonings of choice
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream + 1 tbsp optional: see note
- 1 cup cheese grated
Instructions
- Boil the sweet potato in a deep pot on medium flame. Boil until a knife pierce through easily.
- Mash the sweet potato. Add the mashed potato. Mix well. Set aside.
- In a deep skillet or pot, melt the butter on a low flame then add the garlic, ginger and onion. Cook until the onion gets translucent.
- Next, add the flour. Quickly combine.
- Then add the 1/4 cup whipping cream all at once. Stir occasionally to avoid any lumps
- and to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.
- Remove from the heat when the sauce is thick. Set aside.
- In a large bowl add the chopped pimento peppers to the sweet potato mixture.
- Add the black pepper, parsley and the sauce. Mix well.
- Note: Here you can add other seasonings of choice.
- Next, add the sweet pepper and 1/2 cup of grated cheese. Mix well.
- Note: If you find the mixture is a bit dry, you may add an extra tablespoon of cream.
- Place mixture in a casserole dish and garnish with slices of sweet pepper.
- Sprinkle the rest of cheese on the top.
- Place in a preheated oven, 375 degrees F, and baked for 20-25 minutes. Serve cool.
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