Best Sweet Potato Casserole Pie Recipes

PUMPKIN PIE SPICED PORK LOIN WITH SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• For the pork: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in the olive oil to combine. Rub onto the pork on all sides. Put in an 8-by-12-inch rimmed baking dish and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Position the racks in the top and bottom of a large countertop oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
• Transfer the baking dish to the bottom rack of the oven. Cook until the pork is caramel colored and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 60 minutes.
• For the sweet potatoes: While the pork roasts, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and stir in the brown sugar, 1/2 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and simmer, stirring, until reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them lengthwise, then lengthwise again, making long quarters. Cut the quarters into 1-inch pieces. Boil the potatoes until they give a bit when poked with a fork, about 5 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and arrange in a single layer in a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Pour the syrup on top, making sure it covers the potatoes. Lay the lemon slices on top and bake on the top rack for 35 minutes. The potatoes are done when they are fork tender.
• When the pork and sweet potatoes are both done, remove them from the oven and increase the temperature to 400 degrees F. Transfer the pork to a carving board and pour the sauce from the bottom of the pan over it. Let rest while finishing the sweet potatoes, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove and discard the lemon slices from the sweet potato casserole and stir in the pecans. Top the casserole with the marshmallows and return to the oven on the bottom rack. Cook until the marshmallows puff and turn brown, about 10 more minutes.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE PIE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment; set aside.
• Using the tines of a fork, carefully poke holes into the surface of each sweet potato. Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake until fork-tender and the skins are crisp, 45 to 50 minutes. Lower the oven to 350 degrees, remove the sweet potatoes and let sit until cool enough to handle, 15 to 20 minutes. Peel them, discarding the skins, and transfer peeled sweet potatoes into a large bowl; mash until creamy (you should have about 2 generous cups). Place the bowl into the refrigerator to chill while you make the crust.
• Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a piece of parchment. In a food processor, combine the pecans, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt; blend on high until the mixture looks like coarse bread crumbs, about 20 seconds. Sprinkle the mixture into the bottom of the pan and press down firmly to compact the crust. (If using a pie plate, press up the sides as well.) Bake until deep golden brown and fragrant, 18 to 20 minutes. Let the crust cool while you make the filling.
• Lower the oven to 325 degrees. Into a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the chilled potatoes and beat on medium for 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl and beater as you go. Add the remaining 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt, along with the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Beat on medium speed to combine for 2 to 3 minutes, again stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater as you go. Reduce the speed to low and add the evaporated milk and vanilla, beating until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until fully incorporated, then turn the speed to medium-high and beat for another 45 seconds before pouring the mixture into the cooled crust. Set the pie on top of a baking sheet, then bake until set around the edges but just slightly jiggly in the center, 60 to 70 minutes.
• Allow the pie to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then carefully arrange the marshmallows on top in an even layer. (If you set the marshmallows on the hot pie as soon as it comes out of the oven, they'll melt into a flat layer. Allowing the pie to cool a bit first helps them retain their shape.) Once the pie cools to room temperature, cover it with foil and transfer it to the fridge to chill, at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
• When ready to serve, heat the broiler and position an oven rack close to the broiler. Place the pie under the broiler until marshmallows are browned in spots, 1 to 3 minutes, depending on how charred you prefer your marshmallows, watching closely. Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 10 minutes to allow the marshmallows to set and harden before running a knife around the edges of the pan and releasing the ring. Slice and serve immediately.

MOCK SWEET POTATO PIE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel squash and cut into large chunks (removing seeds). Fill a large, microwave-safe dish with a half an inch of water. Place squash into dish and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for approximately 8 minutes (and drain). Squash should be tender enough to mash, but not fully cooked. With a potato masher, food processor or fork, mash squash. Measure out 2 generous cups, lightly packed, and place in an oven-safe baking dish. Add all ingredients except for marshmallows. Mix ingredients thoroughly, but do not over-stir; squash should still be pulpy. Allow to cook for 45 - 50 minutes. Remove from oven, and disperse marshmallows over top of pie. Return to oven for 5 minutes, until marshmallows begin to brown. Allow to cool. Serves 4.