Chili-Spiked Sweet Potato Bake

By SupperStarter • November 10, 2009 • 2 Comments

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Author Notes: This began by trying to resolve the whole Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole dilemma. Is it dessert or a side? To eliminate any confusion, I spiked the old stand-by with savory spices. Now you can have your sweet potato pie, too! - SupperStarter

Makes 1 8x8 casserole

2 cups sweet potatoes, baked, peeled and mashed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon chili powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter

Mix together sweet potatoes, brown sugar, egg, butter, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt. Spread into 8 x 8 baking dish prepared with cooking spray.
Combine crackers, brown sugar, melted butter and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.