Try our delicious Savory Sweet Potato Casserole! It's a perfect combination of rich flavors and comforting goodness. This recipe features tender sweet potatoes, savory spices, and a crunchy walnut topping. This is one of the best savory sweet potato recipes. Perfect for your Thanksgiving Meal or holiday gatherings.
Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain thoroughly and return to the pot.
Add butter, cream cheese, and half & half to the sweet potatoes and mash with an immersion blender or a hand-held mixer. For a thinner consistency, add more half & half, if desired.
Once the potatoes are creamy, stir in thyme leaves, cinnamon, and allspice until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately topped with a spoonful of whipped cream cheese and/or toasted walnuts, if desired. Enjoy!
To make whipped cream cheese topping
Blend the ingredients with an immersion blender or hand-held mixer until light and fluffy.
Cover and store any leftovers in the refrigerator and use wherever you enjoy regular cream cheese.
Notes
Weight Watchers Points - 5 Points when using fat free cream cheese and fat free half and 8 servings.