CHEESE-TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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A sweet potato casserole that is savoury, not sweet, great with a nice schnitzel or steak, a nice change from normal potatoes.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 kg sweet potato, diced
1 red onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup chicken stock
40 g butter
1/4 cup plain flour
1 1/4 cups low-fat milk
1/4 cup chicken stock, extra
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated low-fat cheese

Steps:

  • Combine sweet potato, onion, garlic & stock in a pan, cover & simmer until potato is tender, drain.
  • Placew sweet potato into a greased oven-proof dish.
  • Melt butter in a pan, stir in flour & stir over heat until bubbling.
  • Remove from heat and gradually stir in combined milk & extra stock.
  • Return to heat & stir until sauce boils & thickens, stir in thyme.
  • Pour sauce over sweet potato and top with breadcrumbs & cheese.
  • Bake at 180.C for approx 20 mins or until nicely browned.

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