12 Days of Finnish Christmas: Sweetened Potato Casserole

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

mini marshmallows

🥗Healthier: toasted coconut

💰Cheaper: regular marshmallows

Toasted coconut adds a crunchy texture without added sugars.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar crunch and flavor at a lower cost.

Peel the starchy potatoes.

Cut the potatoes into smaller pieces for faster cooking.

Boil the potatoes in a small amount of water until soft.

Mash the potatoes and add a little bit of the starchy cooking water.

Let the mashed potatoes cool down to about 60°C (140°F).

Add a tablespoon of flour to the cooled mashed potatoes and mix well.

Place the mixture in a warm spot or use a sous-vide bath to keep it warm overnight for about 8 hours.

After resting, check the texture and color of the potatoes.

Add salt, cream, and whole milk to the mixture, about a cup total.

Mix until well combined and spoon into an ovenproof dish, filling it about two-thirds full.

Make wavy patterns on top of the casserole and add pads of butter on top.

Bake in the oven at 150°C (300°F) for a specified time.

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