10/01/2026
Napoleon Grilled Sweet Potato Casserole for Cozy Fall Gatherings
Fall in Northeast Ohio calls for comfort food, and this sweet potato casserole proves your grill doesn't have to sit idle once the leaves start turning. Baked over indirect heat on a Napoleon grill, it comes out with a caramelized pecan crumble and toasty marshmallows that will have everyone going back for seconds. Bonus, it frees up your oven when you're cooking a big holiday spread.
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Base
4 lb sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and washed
3 tbsp maple syrup
½ cup browned butter, divided
¼ cup crème fraîche or whipping cream
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla, bourbon, rum, or vodka
Salt to taste
Casserole Topping
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup flour
Cinnamon and nutmeg to taste
Mini marshmallows
How to Make It
Cook the sweet potatoes. Boil the sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain, then return them to the pot for 5 minutes, stirring often to steam off any excess water.
Mash the base. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, maple syrup, ¼ cup of browned butter, crème fraîche, egg yolks, and your vanilla or spirit of choice. Season with salt and mash until smooth, then spread into a buttered 9x13 casserole dish.
Preheat your grill. Fire up your Napoleon grill to 325°F using the rear or bottom burners only. This sets you up for indirect heat, so your casserole bakes evenly without scorching on the bottom.
Mix the topping. While the grill heats, combine the pecans, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and marshmallows. Crumble the mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes.
Bake on the grill. Cook over indirect heat for about 45 minutes, rotating the dish occasionally for even browning. Let it rest a few minutes before serving.
Keep the Grill Going All Season
A quality grill is one of the best tools you can have for fall and holiday cooking, from weeknight dinners to Thanksgiving sides. If you're thinking about upgrading before the holidays, the team at Northfield Fireplace & Grills can help you find the right Napoleon grill for the way you cook. Explore our selection at https://northfieldfireplace.com or give us a call at (330) 468-0303. https://pbxx.it/Su8Jrb