Candy, fluffy, and somewhat smoky… whenever you prepare dinner candy potato casserole in a wood-fired Ooni oven, this basic dish will get an entire new depth of taste. We suggest utilizing pecan wooden so as to add a burst of nuttiness, however nevertheless you determine to bake it — wooden, charcoal or fuel — one factor is definite: This straightforward recipe (utilizing simply six candy potatoes) would be the finest model you’ve ever made. You may even end up reaching for a second scoop of gooey, marshmallow-y potatoes as a substitute of a slice of pecan pie, and even flip leftovers into breakfast the subsequent morning. We gained’t inform anybody.
Word: For those who’d prefer to make this forward of time, assemble the casserole, however don’t bake or add the toppings. Cowl tightly and refrigerate for as much as 3 days. Take away from the fridge whereas preheating the oven and bake as per instructions.
Time
Complete time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield
Serves 4 to six as a aspect
Tools
Ooni Pizza Oven
Ooni Infrared Thermometer
Ooni Dual-Sided Grizzler Plate
Ooni Cast Iron Skillet Pan
Components
4 kilos (1.9 kilograms) medium-sized candy potatoes (roughly 6), washed and dried
¼ cup (45 grams) packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons (43 grams) butter, melted
1 tablespoon (4 grams) contemporary sage, finely chopped
2 giant eggs
1 teaspoon (3 grams) cinnamon
¼ teaspoon (.5 gram) nutmeg
1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla
Salt, to style
½ cup (121 grams) half and half (non-compulsory)
For the topping
2 cups (110 grams) miniature marshmallows
⅓ cup (35 grams) pecans, chopped
Methodology
Roasting the potatoes
Hearth up your wood-fired Ooni pizza oven, aiming for 400°F (250°C), utilizing a mix of lump charcoal and hardwood to keep up the warmth and add layers of taste. If utilizing fuel, preheat the oven at a low flame.
When the oven reaches 375°F (190°C), place the grizzler plate inside, ridge aspect up, to preheat. Pierce the potatoes a number of occasions. As soon as the oven has reached 400°F (250°C), place the candy potatoes on the grizzler and bake for oneto 1¼ hours, or till comfortable. Rotate the potatoes and alter positions each 10 minutes to make sure even cooking. The rear and sides of the oven are barely hotter, so shifting positions will guarantee constant cooking.
As you add gas, if the flames are too giant and roll towards the rear potatoes, open the gas hatch and permit the flames to die down, then exchange the hatch to forestall burning. If utilizing fuel, flip off the oven and prepare dinner the potatoes utilizing residual warmth. Refire the oven with a low flame when the stone drops beneath 375°F (190°C).
As soon as the potatoes are completed, take away from the oven. Put aside till cool sufficient to deal with, then peel off the pores and skin (alternatively, reduce open and scoop out the insides). Mash to a velvety clean consistency.
Assembling and baking the casserole
In a big bowl, mix all components apart from the toppings. For those who favor one thing somewhat totally different with added texture, completely mix half the toppings with the combination. Combine effectively, then spoon into the oiled skillet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, till heated by.
Prime with pecans, adopted by marshmallows and bake for five minutes, or till marshmallows are frivolously toasted. Serve instantly. Get pleasure from any leftovers with a mug of espresso the subsequent day.
(Word: If cooking with wooden, for the baking and browning of the marshmallows, strive utilizing a pair chunks of pecan wooden for added taste.)
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