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63 November 19, 2014 Almond Free

Lighter Smoked Gouda and Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans

This Smoked Gouda and Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans is the perfect fall side dish as it is made lighter with cauliflower but is full of sweet and spicy flavor! 

This Smoked Gouda and Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans is the perfect fall side dish as it is made lighter with cauliflower but is full of sweet and spicy flavor!

This Smoked Gouda and Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans is the perfect fall side dish as it is made lighter with cauliflower but is full of sweet and spicy flavor! #casserole #sweetpotatoes #healthy #cauliflower

So I am kinda in a pickle. A Thanksgiving pickle if you will.

You see, Thanksgiving is all about traditions. Holidays for that matter, in my family, are all about traditions. So when the holidays roll around, the traditional side of me is crying out for a perfectly herb roasted turkey, my mom’s garlic mashed potatoes, my Nana’s cinnamon apple pie and my sweet potato casserole, sans the marshmallows.

This Smoked Gouda and Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans is the perfect fall side dish as it is made lighter with cauliflower but is full of sweet and spicy flavor! #casserole #sweetpotatoes #healthy #cauliflower

But the foodie in me is begging to spice it up. Give the menu a new vibe. But we all know how that would go over. The aforementioned dish would only be eaten by a select handful of guests, myself being the majority. Mostly out of love and pity for the poor dish that is getting less love than it deserves.

This Smoked Gouda and Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans is the perfect fall side dish as it is made lighter with cauliflower but is full of sweet and spicy flavor! #casserole #sweetpotatoes #healthy #cauliflower

This year, I broke down and switched the flavors up a bit but remained true enough that the dish still will get some love. As by the looks, it could pass as its brown sugary friend. Sneaky I know.

Since most sweet potato casseroles are drenched in melted butter, brown sugar and marshmallows (all things I do love), this year I ventured down the savory sweet potato casserole, healthy road. I am so glad I did too. Smoked gouda is mixed with sweet potatoes and turns this dish into pure bliss. How can it not? That cheese could stand alone and I swoon over it. To compliment the sweet and smoky flavors, I add some spice with some crunch. Because what sweet potato casserole is complete without pecans. They are the ideal match.

This healthy sweet potato casserole with pecan topping is pretty much idiot proof. So if you think you have a hard time boiling water, I assure you, this healthy smoked gouda sweet potato casserole will make you look like one stellar chef on Thanksgiving!

This Smoked Gouda and Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans is the perfect fall side dish as it is made lighter with cauliflower but is full of sweet and spicy flavor! #casserole #sweetpotatoes #healthy #cauliflower

Oh ya, I should add that this dish is lightened up! Because let’s be real, if there is one day that we all splurge, it’s Thanksgiving! Cauliflower makes up half of the dish yet no one will have any clue you pulled a healthy switch-a-roo on them. Sorry Mr. WSAW, you just got fooled!

Forgot to ask…have you planned your Thanksgiving menu yet? I hope not, because between this casserole, a cinnamon roll pumpkin bread, a caramelized butternut squash with roasted grapes, quinoa and a Brussels sprout dish, your Thanksgiving goes off without a hitch!

This Smoked Gouda and Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans is the perfect fall side dish as it is made lighter with cauliflower but is full of sweet and spicy flavor! #casserole #sweetpotatoes #healthy #cauliflower

meal prep tips:

  1. this dish is ideal to prepare ahead of time, then bake the day of serving. Think Sunday prep day for the week ahead or for a holiday dinner!

Smoked Gouda and Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans

This Smoked Gouda and Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans is the perfect fall side dish as it is made lighter with cauliflower but is full of sweet and spicy flavor!

15 minPrep Time

55 minCook Time

1 hr, 10 Total Time

Yields 6

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

    Casserole:
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 4 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup shredded smoked gouda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Topping:
  • 3/4 cup pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

    Casserole:
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicon baking sheet. Toss the cubed potatoes with the coconut oil. Lay out on baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 -25 minutes or until soft and caramelized. Remove from oven and add to high powered blender.
  3. In small sauce pan, add the cauliflower and cover with water. Steam until fork tender. Drain and add cauliflower to a high powdered blender, along with the potatoes.
  4. Puree until smooth. Add the egg, smoked gouda, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
  5. Grease a 9x9 baking pan and add the potato mixture.
  6. Topping:
  7. In a small bowl, toss the pecans with the coconut oil and cayenne. Top the casserole with the pecans.
  8. Bake for 24 - 30 minutes, or until heated through.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

*The filling can be prepared ahead of time then baked the day of. It reheats wonderfully as well!

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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: Almond Free Tags: cheese, easy, gluten free, gouda, healthy, maple, nuts, paleo, pecans, side dish, sweet potatoes, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    November 19, 2014 at 6:09 am

    What a delicious combination! I definitely need this for Thanksgiving!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2014 at 6:36 am

      Well thank you! It is pretty tasty :)
      Reply
  2. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    November 19, 2014 at 6:48 am

    HOLD UP, You said healthy, smoked Gouda and sweet potatoes in the same sentence! I am obsessed and have no words for that kinda awesome! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2014 at 7:13 am

      Oh ya girl! haha thanks lovely!
      Reply
  3. Beth @ The First Year says

    November 19, 2014 at 7:05 am

    I think your family would love this dish! It looks like sweet potato casserole, you just don't have to tell them until after they're done that there was cauliflower in it :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2014 at 7:13 am

      Exactly my plan! Thanks lady!!
      Reply
  4. Tori@Gringalicious.com says

    November 19, 2014 at 8:36 am

    I'm all for lightening things up. Especially this time of year. What a great recipe, thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2014 at 9:05 am

      I second that! Thanks Tori!
      Reply
  5. Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    November 19, 2014 at 9:55 am

    I love this twist on the traditional sweet potato casserole! I might have to switch things up this Thanksgiving and make your gouda and sweet potato casserole, it looks delicious! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      I like the way you think! I hope you do ;) Thanks Jenn!
      Reply
  6. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says

    November 19, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    <3 smoked gouda, love that it's lightened up too!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      Isn't it the way to everyone's heart?! Thanks Sharon!
      Reply
  7. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    November 19, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Smoked gouda is my one true love! I love how much you lightened this dish up! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      Oh isn't gouda the best?! Thanks Jennifer!!
      Reply
  8. Kim says

    November 19, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    Wow! That looks amazing! I love sweet potato!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2014 at 2:47 pm

      Me too! Me too!! Thanks Kim!!
      Reply
  9. Sylvie | Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    November 19, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Sounds like the makings of a new tradition!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 19, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      I do as well! Thanks Sylvie!!
      Reply
  10. Marilyn says

    November 20, 2014 at 10:50 am

    Oh, your recipe looks amazing! We love smoked gouda and I love how you added cauliflower to your recipe!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 20, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      Isn't good the best?! Thanks Marilyn!
      Reply
  11. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    November 23, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I love smoked Gouda and use it often. Your idea of combining it with yam and pecans sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing at #TheWeekendSocial. As always, I look forward to what you'll bring to the party next time. Thursday 9:00 PM EST. Pinned.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 24, 2014 at 5:54 am

      Isn't smoked gouda the best?! Thanks KC and see you next time :)
      Reply
  12. Melissa Gilley says

    November 5, 2016 at 12:53 am

    What's the sodium count for it? I've recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 5, 2016 at 8:42 am

      Sorry to hear that Melissa! I just added a nutritional label. If the sodium is too high, I would just reduce the salt since the gouda already has some salty notes in it. Hope that helps!
      Reply
  13. Sharon Puett says

    November 17, 2021 at 1:38 pm

    This is exactly the recipe I've been searching for! I can't wait to make it. One question/comment. It drives me a little crazy when ingredients aren't measured by weight. Can you give the amount of sweet potatoes and cauliflower in grams (or ounces) please??
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      September 29, 2022 at 9:50 am

      I apologize that they are not written in ounces! I use cups to create my recipes. I am sorry I can not be more help!
      Reply

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