Best 6 Bens Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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Bens Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic Southern dish that is a staple at many holiday gatherings. This sweet and savory casserole is made with a combination of mashed sweet potatoes, spices, butter, milk, and sugar, and is topped with a crunchy pecan topping. With its creamy texture, comforting flavors, and irresistibly crispy topping, Bens Sweet Potato Casserole is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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THE BEST SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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We opted for a nutty crumb topping over marshmallows to create a pleasantly crunchy contrast to the creamy and soft mashed sweet potatoes. The filling gets a pumpkin pie-like treatment, with brown sugar and vanilla for a deep caramel flavor and butter and eggs for richness. This recipe is bound to become a holiday staple.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the baking dish
3 to 4 large sweet potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For the sweet potatoes: Add 1 3/4 pounds peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Mash the sweet potatoes.
  • For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Whisk together the butter, mashed sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • For the topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt in a medium bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together. Stir in the pecans. Spread the mixture over the top of the sweet potatoes in an even layer. Bake until mostly set in the center and golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.

BEN'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Mmmmmm...more, please?

Provided by Benjamin Sparks

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped pecans
4 teaspoons honey
1 cup brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon white sugar
5 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons orange juice
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Spread pecans out on a baking sheet and drizzle honey over pecans. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar and white sugar over the top.
  • Cook pecans in the preheated oven until honey starts to bubble and nuts are fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove nuts from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine sweet potatoes, remaining brown sugar, cream, butter, orange juice, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Stir pecans into sweet potato mixture. Spread mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with marshmallows.
  • Bake casserole in the oven until marshmallows are golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 14.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 123.7 mg, Sugar 40.6 g

SIMPLE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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A Thanksgiving tradition. The original recipe came from a small, local weekly newspaper. Prep time includes peeling and cooking the sweet potatoes. Enjoy!

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening, Crisco

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. -- then, grease a 9" x 13" baking dish with the Crisco.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, the 1/2 cup melted butter, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and the eggs. Spread this mixture into the greased baking dish.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together the brown sugar and the flour. Cut in the 1/3 cup of butter until the mixture is crumbly, then add the pecans and stir them in as well. Sprinkle this blend over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the 350-degree F. oven, or until it is golden brown.
  • Allow this dish to "rest" for about 10 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.5, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 139.8, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 37.2, Protein 3.5

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Sweet Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup sugar
2 beaten eggs
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl,mix sweet potatoes,sugar,eggs,margarine,milk and vanilla.
  • Pour into 9 inch square greased baking dish.
  • Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over potatoes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes .
  • Can be doubled and baked in 9x13 dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 38.9, Sodium 172.6, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 33.5, Protein 3.9

GARLIC-PARMESAN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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When I tasted this at a neighbor's house, I knew I just had to have the recipe. Despite the name, this unique garlic-Parmesan sweet potato casserole is not just for holidays. It is as delicious with pork as it is with turkey. If you dare to be different, you will be rewarded!

Provided by cookin'mama

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a casserole dish and fill with even layers of sweet potatoes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and flour and stir until color deepens a bit. Add cream and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly. Pour over sweet potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, and continue to bake until golden brown and melted, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 169 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Use up sweet potatoes in this creamy dessert. Made with sweet potatoes, milk, eggs and spices, it's topped with a pecan crumble for extra texture

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

500g sweet potatoes
125g butter, plus extra for the dish
125g light brown soft sugar
150ml whole milk
3 eggs
grating of nutmeg
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
35g butter
75g plain flour
75g light brown soft sugar
50g pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Fill a large pan with boiling water from the kettle and set over a medium-high heat. Carefully drop in the whole, unpeeled sweet potatoes and cook for 30 minutes until very tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Drain well and leave to cool for 10 mins, then peel.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Tip the peeled sweet potatoes into a large bowl, add the butter and mash with a potato masher until completely smooth. Tip in the brown sugar, milk, eggs, spices and vanilla and whisk until everything is combined and smooth.
  • Lightly butter a 20 x 30cm baking dish, then scrape in the sweet potato mixture. To make the topping, rub the butter into the flour, then stir in the brown sugar, pecans and a good pinch of salt. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato filling, then bake for 45-50 mins until golden on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.54 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before peeling and mashing them.
  • Use a potato ricer to get the smoothest mashed sweet potatoes.
  • Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to taste.
  • Top the casserole with marshmallows or pecan crumble before baking.
  • Bake the casserole until the marshmallows are golden brown or the pecan crumble is set.
  • Let the casserole cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato casserole is a classic holiday side dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple or loaded with toppings, sweet potato casserole is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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