North Carolina sweet potatoes were on full display at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh Friday. The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission joined the State Farmers Market for Sweet Potato Day, offering samples of dishes using North Carolina sweet potatoes and sharing recipes and information about the North Carolina staple. North Carolina is the No. 1 producer of sweet potatoes nationwide, which is cause for celebration!
Marketgoers enjoyed fried sweet potatoes with honey and brown sugar, prepared by The Market Grill; sweet potato chips from Carolina Kettle; sweet potato butter from Yah’s; sweet potato pie from The Market Bakery; and sweet potato casserole from the State Farmers Market Restaurant. At the NC Sweetpotato Commission table, participants spun a wheel to win a sweet potato-themed prize!
Check out these photos from the day and find a sweet potato casserole recipe below!
Here’s the State Farmers Market Restaurant’s recipe for NC Nutty Sweet Potato Casserole:
Cook fresh sweet potato covered with water. Simmer until tender. Cool, then peel.
- 3 cups mashed fresh sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Mix all ingredients together and pour in casserole dish.
Topping:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Mix ingredients in saucepan over low heat until mixed. Spoon over potato mixture. Garnish with a few nuts. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.