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Step 4: Cover and Bake

Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.
Place it in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C).
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes.

⏳ At around the 40-minute mark, test a sweet potato cube with a fork. It should pierce easily.

Step 5: Uncover and Caramelize

Once the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, remove the foil.
Continue baking uncovered for another 10–15 minutes. This helps the top caramelize slightly and the cream reduce to a thicker, more luscious texture.

👃 Your kitchen will now smell like a cinnamon-scented dream.

🧈 Optional Finishing Touches (Not Required, But Lovely)

Though the base recipe only uses four ingredients, you can elevate it with a few optional toppings after baking:

Toasted pecans or walnuts
A sprinkle of brown sugar before the final bake
Mini marshmallows for a Thanksgiving-style twist

🍽 How to Serve

This cozy sweet potato casserole can be served as:

A side dish for roast chicken, turkey, or pork.
A vegetarian main dish with a green salad on the side.
A subtly sweet brunch option topped with Greek yogurt.

Serve hot or warm, and enjoy the creamy, lightly sweetened bite of soft, cinnamon-laced sweet potatoes in every mouthful.

❤️ Why This Works

What makes this casserole special is the slow infusion of flavor. The raw sweet potatoes soak in the maple-cinnamon cream, becoming melt-in-your-mouth soft and beautifully caramelized. With only four ingredients, each one shines — especially the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes.

And the best part? It’s virtually hands-off. Just mix, pour, bake, and enjoy.

Final Thought

When life feels hectic or when guests are on the way, you don’t need a complex recipe to impress. A handful of simple ingredients — sweet potatoes, cream, maple syrup, and cinnamon — can deliver a dish that’s both comforting and elegant.

So next time you’ve got a few sweet potatoes lying around, skip the fuss. Cube them up, pour in three ingredients, and let your oven work its magic. Cozy delight awaits.

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