Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole
Boiled and mashed sweet potatoes are stirred with melted butter, milk, cinnamon and nutmeg, then baked at 400°F with an optional topping of chopped pecans and maple syrup. Creamy and lightly spiced, it's an easy holiday side.
At a glance: This easy salads and sides recipe yields 4 servings in about 1h (10 min prep, 45 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, milk or unsweetened plant-based milk — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, ensure all spices, butter, and any plant-based milks used are gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination. Be mindful of shared utensils and preparation surfaces if preparing for someone with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole sweet potatoes and common pantry staples. Always ensure any added dairy or plant-based milks are gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Tip: Roasting the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them gives a sweeter, less watery casserole.
- Tip: Mash the sweet potatoes while hot for the smoothest texture.
- Substitution: Many marshmallows are gluten-free but not all; check the label if you top the casserole with them instead of pecans.
- Storage: Make the mash up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Add the topping just before baking.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole take?
Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole takes about 1 hour, including resting time: 10 minutes to prep and 45 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole?
Check sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, unsalted butter, melted, milk or unsweetened plant-based milk before they go into Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole. Ensure all spices, butter, and any plant-based milks used are gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination. Be mindful of shared utensils and preparation surfaces if preparing for someone with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
How should leftover Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole be stored?
Storage: Make the mash up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Add the topping just before baking.
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