Savory sweet potato casserole, with Italian sausage, sage, thyme and Swiss cheese, brings a whole new flavor to this popular holiday side dish.
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Everyone loves the traditional sweet potato casserole with cinnamon, brown sugar, and marshmallows. But have you ever tried a savory casserole? Even though these popular root vegetables naturally have a decidedly sweet flavor, they are the perfect complement when paired with salty Italian sausage, aromatic sage and thyme, and nutty Swiss cheese.Â
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Be sure to leave room on your Thanksgiving table or Christmas dinner for an easy sweet potato casserole unlike anything you’ve ever tried. To make this savory sweet potato casserole recipe, you will need:
4-5 large sweet potatoes 1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage – if using links, be sure to remove the casings first. You can also use mild or hot sausage for more of a kick. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 cups leeks, white and light-green parts only, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced – if you’ve never cooked with leeks, keep reading. I’ll explain how to prepare them in the next section. 1/2 teaspoon ground sage or one teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh 3/4 cup sour