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Dessert with crunchy pretzel topping and caramel glaze.

Salted Caramel Pretzel Sweet Potato Casserole

Total Time 45 minutes
Sink into the symphony of flavors offered by the Salted Caramel Pretzel Sweet Potato Casserole. This dish dances between the comforting depths of roasted sweet potatoes and the playful crunch of pretzels, all serenaded by a golden drizzle of caramel. It's not just a casserole—it's an experience, a delightful embrace of the sweet, the salty, and the sublime in one harmonious melody.
6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 6-7 large sweet potatoes roasted
  • 1 c milk
  • 1/3 c brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger optional
  • 1/4 tsp allspice

Topping:

  • 3/4 c caramel sauce
  • 3/4 c pretzels crushed, optional
  • 1/4 c brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • sea salt to taste
  • Pecans optional

Instructions
 

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350º F and greasing a baking dish measuring 9x13 inches.
  2. Take a bowl and mash the potatoes. Add milk, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (if desired) and allspice. Mix everything together.
  3. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
  4. In a saucepan melt butter. Stir in sugar until it dissolves. Then add crushed pretzels to the mixture.
  5. Spread the pretzel mixture evenly over the potatoes. Drizzle some caramel sauce, on top and sprinkle with sea salt.
  6. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until it is heated through.
  7. You can add some pecans in top (Optional)
  8. Enjoy this dish while it's hot and relish each bite!

Notes

For a gluten-free twist on our Salted Caramel Pretzel Sweet Potato Casserole, simply switch to gluten-free pretzels. Also, check your caramel sauce and other ingredients for gluten-free labels. Enjoy the same delicious flavors, now tailored to fit your dietary preference!
Audrey