Sweet Potato Pone

Name: Sweet Potato Pone
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, grated; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp orange zest, finely grated; 1/2 tsp fine salt

A traditional spiced Southern casserole made with grated sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and aromatic spices baked until sticky and rich.

70 minEasyServes 8240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, grated
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp orange zest, finely grated
1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 beaten large eggs, and 1/2 cup evaporated milk until smooth.
3

Whisk in 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp finely grated orange zest, and 1/2 tsp fine salt.
4

Fold in 3 lbs peeled, grated sweet potatoes until completely coated with the spice mixture.
5

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down into an even layer.
6

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the edges are dark golden brown and the center is set.

Questions

Can I make Sweet Potato Pone dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Sweet Potato Pone keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Sweet Potato Pone?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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