Best 9 Cinnamon Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a delectable cinnamon sweet potato casserole! Whether you're looking to impress your family and friends at your next gathering or simply want to enjoy a comforting and flavorful dish, this article will provide you with all the tips, tricks, and recipes you need to create a truly unforgettable sweet potato casserole. From choosing the perfect sweet potatoes to selecting the right spices and ingredients, we'll guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that your cinnamon sweet potato casserole turns out perfectly every time. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind crafting this classic Southern dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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Slices of sweet potato baked with cinnamon and brown sugar. The caramelized brown sugar make these potatoes taste like candy! I attended a catered dinner and the caterer served these with a beautiful turkey dinner. I begged for the recipe, been making it ever since.

Provided by TIA_DAWN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour the oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and place in the oven until hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes to the oiled dish, and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, turning after 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  • After the 20 minutes is up, remove the potatoes from the oven, and sprinkle with the brown sugar mixture. Stir to coat. Return to the oven, and roast for another 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown. Stir potatoes as necessary to allow them to brown evenly.
  • Remove potatoes to paper towels to drain, then transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 375.3 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH HONEY AND CINNAMON



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Tyler Florence's Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Food Network are made even sweeter and stickier with honey, cinnamon and 30 minutes in a hot oven.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling potatoes after cooked
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lay the sweet potatoes out in a single layer on a roasting tray. Drizzle the oil, honey, cinnamon, salt and pepper over the potatoes. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes in oven or until tender.
  • Take sweet potatoes out of the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle with more extra-virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 216 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 24 grams

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), scrubbed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the preparing the pan
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and pierce each one 2 or 3 times with a fork. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.
  • Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F. Scoop the sweet potato out of their skins and into a medium bowl. Discard the skins. Mash the potatoes until smooth. Add the eggs, butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and the pepper to taste. Whisk the mixture until smooth.
  • Butter an 8-by-8-inch casserole. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the pan and sprinkle the top with the pecans. Bake until puffed, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

CINNAMON SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is my favorite sweet potato recipe. I got it years ago and revised it to include cinnamon and cardamon. -Verona Wilder, Marble Hill, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Dash lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly and mash., Add the sugar, butter, milk, eggs, cinnamon, cardamom and lemon juice. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts :

CINNAMON SWEET POTATO SLICES



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Wonderful slightly sweet baked potato slices. Ingredients amounts are only a suggestion. I always keep a cinnamon/sugar blend on hand.

Provided by JanHomeCookin

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
¼ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Arrange sweet potato slices on the baking sheet. Brush with 1/2 the butter. Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle 1/2 over the potatoes.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn, brush with remaining butter, and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon and sugar. Continue baking 15 minutes, or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

OLD-FASHIONED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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My family likes the marshmallow topping, but you can also vary it if you prefer a crunchier texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 large), peeled and cubed
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
18 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender; drain. , Transfer to a large bowl and mash. Add the milk, brown sugar, butter, egg, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice, salt and nutmeg; beat until smooth., Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Top with marshmallows. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or just until marshmallows begin to puff and brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET AND SAVORY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sweet potato, kosher salt, unsalted butter, milk, large eggs, raw sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, green onion, garlic, black pepper, unsalted butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, crushed pecans, large marshmallows, bread crumbs, kosher salt, black pepper, bacon bits, olive oil, green onion

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Sides

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

6 lb sweet potato, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, room temperature
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
6 raw sweet potatoes, 2-inch (5-cm) square slices
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup crushed pecans
20 large marshmallows, halved crosswise
1 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup bacon bits
1 tablespoon olive oil
green onion, sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Add the chopped sweet potatoes and 1 tablespoon of salt to a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes, or until very tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
  • Transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Add the butter, remaining tablespoon of salt, the milk, and eggs. Mix with an electric hand mixer until the potatoes are mashed and everything is well incorporated.
  • Transfer half of the sweet potatoes to another large bowl.
  • Make the sweet base: To a bowl, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Mix well to combine.
  • Make the savory base: To the other bowl, add the green onions, garlic, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  • Spread the sweet base in one side of a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish. Press the uncooked sweet potato slices against the exposed side of the sweet base as a divider, then spread the savory base in the other side of the pan.
  • Make the sweet topping: In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecans, and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over the sweet base.
  • Make the savory topping: In another small bowl, combine bread crumbs, salt, pepper, bacon bits, and oil, and stir to combine. Sprinkle the crumbs over the savory base.
  • Bake the sweet potato casserole for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove the casserole from oven and top the sweet side with the halved marshmallows, cut-side down.
  • Return to the oven and broil on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and toasted.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the savory side with green onions.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 32 grams

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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

Provided by johnvac52

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup butter

Steps:

  • Mix sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and butter thoroughly.
  • Pour into buttered 1 quart casserole.
  • Mix all the topping ingredients with a fork.
  • Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the casserole.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.8, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 103.7, Sodium 198, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 59.4, Protein 5.5

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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

Provided by Tiffanylsu

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 lbs sweet potatoes (with skin cleaned)
4 large eggs (slightly beaten)
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
nutmeg (to taste)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • -Preheat oven to 400. Puncture the cleaned potatoes with a fork and cook them until softened (about an hr.) Let cool.
  • -Oven on 350. Remove Sweet potatoe skin and mash in a large bowl. After desired smoothness add eggs, sugar, butter, salt. Separately mix the dry ingredients (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg) and then add to the big bowl.
  • -Put all of it in a 11x13 buttered casserole dish. Add the pecans on top and cook for 40-50 minute Last ten minutes put the marshmallows on top.
  • -Pecans and marshmallows are for the top put I also like to put them in the main mix. For everyone I leave the potatoes completely smooth but I really like them a little clumpy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.7, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 210.3, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 38.8, Protein 7.1

Tips:

  • For a crispy topping, use panko breadcrumbs instead of crushed crackers.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sweet potato mixture for a subtle kick.
  • If you don't have a casserole dish, you can bake the sweet potato mixture in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe instructions. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the casserole in a 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes, or until it's warmed through.
  • Serve the casserole with a dollop of whipped cream, maple syrup, or pecan praline sauce.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic holiday side dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. It's easy to make, delicious, and can be made ahead of time. With its sweet and savory flavors, this casserole is a perfect way to end a festive meal.

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