How to Make Sweet Potato Souffle

By Beth Asaff

While not a traditional soufflé, sweet potato soufflé is a light, fluffy sweet potato side dishthat can be topped in a variety of fashions. Canned or fresh, topped or unadorned, learn how to make a sweet potato soufflé and introduce your family to this traditional holiday dish.

Simple Sweet Potato Soufflé Recipe

Soufflé sounds a lot more complicated than it actually is. No matter what else you have cooking in your kitchen, you should have no trouble throwing together this simple recipe.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for buttering dish
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup coarsely chopped roasted, salted cashews
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Fill a large pot with cold salted water and set the sweet potatoes inside.
2. Bring the water in the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
3. Drain the potatoes and mash them in a large bowl.
4. Add the evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and pepper and eggs to the potatoes and mix thoroughly.
5. Press the mixture into a buttered casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
6. Mix together the cashews, marshmallows and coconut in a small bowl. After 25 minutes, pour the mixture on top of the sweet potatoes and return to the oven for approximately 10 more minutes, or until the marshmallows are lightly browned.
7. Let sit for five minutes before serving.

Variations and Substitutions

There are countless variations on the basic sweet potato soufflé recipe. Liven up or tone down your recipe using one of these variations.

Canned or Fresh Sweet Potatoes

For many, the answer is clear: Only fresh sweet potatoes will fit the bill for the most flavorful soufflé. If, however, you wish to save time and effort, substitute canned sweet potatoes for fresh with minimal flavor loss. Be sure purchase unsweetened canned sweet potatoes if you decide to use them.

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