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La Comedia Sweet Potato Souffle is one of the most requested recipes of this local dinner theater. This Southen casserole side dish is perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anytime you want to add something extra delicious to dinner.

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A Taste of Broadway in Ohio

Nestled in the town of Springboro, Ohio is something unexpected – a dinner theater. La Comedia combines Broadway-style productions with fine dining.

Joe Adkins, the theater’s current producer, has been an integral part of La Comedia for over thirty years. Joe’s brother David bought the theatre in 1995, and the Adkin family loves being part of the unique and wonderful La Comedia history.

Sweet Potato Souffle with Pecans

La Comedia’s most famous dish is probably the sweet potato souffle. This is the most-ordered menu item at the Ohio dinner theater. It’s ideal for the holidays or anytime you want to add something extra special for dinner.

This is a delicious dish and just like the recipe that La Comedia shares freely with everyone. And thanks to the viewer who sent in this recipe for La Comedia Sweet Potato Souffle.

If you enjoy southern sweet potato casserole, you’ll also enjoy this recipe. It’s just a bit more complex than your average home-style sweet potato casserole – but still easy to make.

If you’ve never had the chance to see a show at La Comedia, you can still make its beloved sweet potato souffle at home. Your family won’t want to celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas without it.

It’s absolutely delicious; almost like a dessert. If you don’t want it to be so sweet, I suggest you start with half the sugar and taste as you go. This dish is so tasty that you’ll never have any leftovers! Enjoy!

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Sweet Potato Souffle Recipe Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need to make the dish:

  • Mashed sweet potatoes
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Vanilla extract
  • Brown Sugar
  • All-purpose flour
  • Pecans
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How to Make Sweet Potato Souffle

  1. Mix together sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, salt, and butter.
    La Comedia Sweet Potato Souffle - CopyKat Recipes (4)
  2. Pour the mixture into a buttered 2-quart casserole dish.
  3. Mix together brown sugar, flour, butter, and pecans.
    La Comedia Sweet Potato Souffle - CopyKat Recipes (5)
  4. Sprinkle topping evenly over potato mixture.
  5. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.

What’s the Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams?

This is a question that often comes up. The confusion arises because the names sweet potato and yam are commonly used interchangeably. But, in reality, they are two different root vegetables and belong to two different plant families.

The sweet potato is a member of the morning glory family, whereas the yam has the lily as a relative. Yams are larger and sweeter than sweet potatoes and are not as nutritious. Get more information on how to tell sweet potatoes and yams apart and cook each of them properly.

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La Comedia Sweet Potato Souffle

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: La Comedia Sweet Potato Souffle, Sweet potato casserole, Sweet Potato Souffle

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 333kcal

Author: Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Filling

  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • stick melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pecan Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup melted butter
  • 1 cup pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Mix together sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, salt, and ⅓ cup of melted butter.

  • Butter the casserole dish with soften butter.

  • Pour the potato mixture into the 2-quart prepared baking dish.

  • Mix together all streusel topping ingredients and crumble the mixture evenly over the sweet potato mixture.

  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 6585IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg

About Stephanie Manley

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

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Comments

  1. Debbie

    Now I have to make this and this one!
    https://lacomedia.com/pineapple-souffle/

    Reply

  2. Nippon

    La Comedia Sweet Potato Souffle - CopyKat Recipes (8)
    Amazing Job!! Keep up the good work.

    Reply

  3. Eleqtriki gamodzaxebit

    My daughter-in-law served this at Thanksgiving ელექტრიკი გამოძახებით it was delicious. It will now be served at all our Holiday meals,

    Reply

  4. PMorrisHTX

    I’ve been making this for the holidays for nearly 40 years and sometimes add leftover carrots. We’ve always preferred ours with much less sugar and began substituting with maple syrup, stevia or very small amounts of Swerve sugar replacement.

    Reply

  5. Cassia

    Has anyone come up with a good copycat recipe for the papaya chutney dressing?!?!

    Reply

  6. Joy Nice

    La Comedia Sweet Potato Souffle - CopyKat Recipes (10)
    I have made this recipe for over fifteen years.. Maybe even longer.. My family doesn’t want to celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas without it. It’s absolutely delicious.. Almost like a dessert. So easy. Never any leftovers. Enjoy.

    Reply

  7. Donna Franks

    La Comedia Sweet Potato Souffle - CopyKat Recipes (11)
    I have been making this recipe for the past 5 years. It is wonderful!!
    Thanks Donna
    New Jersey

    Reply

  8. Carol

    What size pan for the sweet potatoes?

    Reply

    • Stephanie

      Use a 2-quart casserole dish.

      Reply

  9. Trisha

    What size pan is used?

    Reply

  10. Louise

    This is a delicious dish, and the recipe is the same as the one printed on the LaComedia.com website. It is the exact same recipe, which LaComedia shares freely to everyone.

    Reply

  11. Paula Rice

    What about topping with whole pecans like the photo, or ?

    Reply

  12. Barb Scott

    Hello What is best to use canned yams or sweet potato’s?

    Reply

    • Stephanie

      I like this best with sweet potatoes.

      Reply

    • Stephanie

      I have made this both with canned, and freshly baked sweet potatoes, both worth well.

      Reply

  13. AquaticEmber

    I would love to see someone’s take on La Comedia’s salad dressing: Papaya Chutney Dressing. What makes their salads special are the toasted pine nuts, but I could eat this dressing on EVERYTHING.

    Reply

    • Liz

      Yes! I’m dying for the chutney recipe! I went back home and my friend brought a bottle up from them and it is fantastic. From salad dressing to dipping french fries and marinating chicken it! If anyone has a recipe like it, I would love to have it!

      Reply

  14. MotorCityMich

    This is delicious. Made it last year and am making it again this year. Only thing I’d suggest is start at half the sugar and taste as you go. To me, 1 cup was too sweet.

    Reply

  15. Gail Blevins

    Absolutely Incredible!!!!!!

    Reply

  16. julie

    how many servings is this?

    Reply

    • Stephanie

      This makes six to eight servings.

      Reply

  17. Carol Freeze

    My daughter-in-law served this at Thanksgiving it was delicious. It will now be served at all our Holiday meals, including this Christmas when I will be cooking for twenty-two people.

    Reply

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La Comedia Sweet Potato Souffle - CopyKat Recipes (2024)

FAQs

La Comedia Sweet Potato Souffle - CopyKat Recipes? ›

Don't Overdo the Sugar.

Roasting sweet potatoes releases their natural sugars, and using additional sugar (on purpose or accidentally) can cause the souffle to be runny once baked.

Why is my sweet potato souffle runny? ›

Don't Overdo the Sugar.

Roasting sweet potatoes releases their natural sugars, and using additional sugar (on purpose or accidentally) can cause the souffle to be runny once baked.

What is the difference between casserole and soufflé? ›

What is the difference between a casserole and a souffle? The main difference between a souffle and a casserole is that souffles tend to have a lighter texture and are leavened by egg whites. For this particular dish, the difference between a sweet potato casserole and a souffle is in the texture of the potatoes.

What is sweet potato souffle made of? ›

Sweet Potato Soufflé Ingredients

Milk: Milk thins the sweet potato mixture a bit, resulting in the perfect consistency. Butter: You'll need melted butter for the soufflé and for the topping. Vanilla: Vanilla extract takes the flavor up a notch. Eggs: Eggs bind the mixture together and lend moisture.

How does Ina Garten bake sweet potatoes? ›

directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425*F.
  2. Cut sweet potatoes in wedges or like french fries.
  3. Place wedges on large baking pan or cookie sheet. ...
  4. Now sprinkle over brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. ...
  5. Spread out in a single layer. ...
  6. Place back in oven and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

How do I make my sweet potato casserole thicker? ›

Add more potato and no liquid also you could use potato flakes to thicken them to the texture you like. Either with plain(all purpose) flour or cornflour mixed in milk to disolve first themn poured in ( not too much liquid just enough to disolve the powder).

What helps a soufflé rise? ›

A soufflé is made up of a base (usually white sauce or creme patissiere enriched with egg yolks), a flavor (added to the base) and whipped egg whites gently folded in and baked in the oven. While it's cooking, the air trapped in the egg whites expands, causing it to rise.

Is a ramekin the same as a soufflé dish? ›

A ramekin, also known as a soufflé dish, is a small bakeware vessel often used for preparing and serving individual portions. The classic ramekin is white and cylindrical with a diameter between 3" and 4".

Why is soufflé so hard to make? ›

The Washington Post explains that the protein in egg whites can only expand so much; if you over-whip them, they won't have the elasticity needed to continue to expand in the oven heat, which causes the soufflé to collapse.

What is the secret of the soufflé? ›

8 Tips for Cooking the Perfect Soufflé
  • Get some air. ...
  • Metal bowls are best. ...
  • Use the right soufflé dish. ...
  • Room temperature eggs will get the best results. ...
  • Use cream of tartar. ...
  • Use parmesan and breadcrumbs. ...
  • Cook the soufflé on a baking sheet at the bottom of the oven. ...
  • As tempting as it might be, avoid opening the oven door.
Aug 13, 2021

What is the white stuff coming out of sweet potato? ›

The ooze is actually referred to as "sap." It is made up of sugar and starch combined with the moisture found in the vegetable, and it escapes out of the damage made from the knife. The sap really equals the sweetness. If it's pouring out of your potato, that means it's a sweet and delicious vegetable.

What does cream of tartar do in soufflé? ›

Why It Works. Cream of tartar helps prevent accidental overbeating of egg whites.

Why do you soak sweet potatoes before baking? ›

The theory is that soaking draws out starch from inside the potatoes, helping them crisp up. I've tested soaking sweet potato fries many times, and I've found that it doesn't make them much crispier, if at all.

How does Martha Stewart bake sweet potatoes? ›

Directions. Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in center position. Scrub and pat potatoes dry. Pierce potatoes all over with the tines of a fork and bake in oven, directly on rack, until soft and caramelizing, 1 1/2 hours.

Is it better to boil sweet potatoes or bake sweet potatoes? ›

Boiling may theoretically be best, but sweet potatoes are so incredibly healthy that the actual best way to prepare them is whichever way will get you to eat the most of them! The exception is deep frying, which can lead to the formation of acrylamide, a potential human carcinogen.

How do you make sweet potato casserole not runny? ›

If your sweet potato casserole turned out “watery”, its usually because you forgot to add eggs; you didn't let your casserole have enough time to set up after baking or you used fresh sweet potatoes and didn't boil them long enough before mashing.

Why is my soufflé batter so runny? ›

Why is my souffle pancake batter runny? Underbeating the egg white meringue and overmixing the batter can lead to a souffle pancake batter being too runny. Make sure the egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks and don't overmix the batter. The batter should be very fluffy and airy, not runny.

How to stop potato bake from going watery? ›

It isn't supposed to be watery.
  1. Try checking your oven temperature. ...
  2. Try using russets. ...
  3. Try letting the dish rest for 10 minutes or so to let the water get absorbed and let the sauce thicken.
  4. Try cooking your recipe longer.
  5. Try uncovering the dish in the oven for the last 10 minutes or so.
Feb 18, 2021

How to fix watery casserole? ›

Make a "slurry" with either cornstarch or flour. Start making a slurry, a tool for thickening sauces, by whisking a small amount of cornstarch or flour with water or broth. Whisk until there aren't visible lumps. It should be thick but drizzly in consistency.

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