Best 6 Delicious Easy Appetizer Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a simple yet impressive recipe to wow your guests at your next gathering? Look no further than a delicious and easy appetizer sweet potato casserole. This classic dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a creamy custard filling and a crispy pecan topping, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a delectable sweet potato casserole that will be the star of any appetizer spread. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for a mouthwatering easy appetizer sweet potato casserole.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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My husband begs me for this. I got the recipe from his mother. It's simple and yummy.

Provided by SWINDHAM

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, softened
miniature marshmallows, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in 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.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a deep casserole dish with butter.
  • Mash potatoes with a potato masher in a bowl until no large lumps remain. Stir white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter into the mashed sweet potatoes; transfer to prepared casserole dish. Cover sweet potato mixture with a layer of miniature marshmallows.
  • Bake in preheated oven until marshmallows are browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9 calories, Carbohydrate 90.8 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 167.5 mg, Sugar 44.9 g

DELICIOUS SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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

Provided by LizCl

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Mix mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, eggs, 3/4 cup butter,evaporated milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, marshmallows and coconut. Put into a greased 9 X 13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes, brown sugar, pecans and remaining 3/4 cup butter. Spread the topping over the baked casserole.
  • Return the casserole to the oven and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.4, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 137.6, Sodium 284.8, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 52.4, Protein 5.9

DELICIOUS EASY APPETIZER: SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Categories     Potato     Appetizer     Dessert     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Fall

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large sweet potatoes
1 stick butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
½ cup crushed Madagascar Vanilla SweetSticks

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. Clean, peel and cut sweet potatoes into small chunks 3. Boil sweet potatoes for about 10 minutes or until soft 4. Drain sweet potatoes and place in an oven safe dish 5. In a small bowl melt the butter until it is a liquid 6. Drizzle butter over the sweet potatoes and add the remaining ingredients to the top of the dish 7. Cook for 10- 15 minutes or until the top is caramelized

DESSERT FOR DINNER SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Addictingly sweet and awesomely fabulous sweet potato casserole! Perfect dish for someone with a sweet tooth or for those wishing to add something sweet to dinner. Don't forget to add this dish to your table for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Provided by jaqpink

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 sweet potatoes, sliced, or more to taste
1 cup white sugar
½ cup melted butter
¼ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup melted butter
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and immediately peel sweet potatoes; transfer to a large bowl and mash.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir white sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract into mashed sweet potatoes; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix pecans, brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, and flour together in a bowl. Sprinkle pecan mixture over sweet potato mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until pecans are lightly browned, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 144.8 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

SWEET AND SAVORY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



Sweet And Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe by Tasty image

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

EASY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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It only takes five ingredients to create this sweet potato side dish. I find it's a great way to free up my oven for other dishes. The recipe is on the sweet side, and the granola adds extra crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup peach pie filling
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granola without raisins, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Toss with salt and pepper. Top with pie filling and drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with granola if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips for Making Sweet Potato Casserole:

  • Use fresh sweet potatoes: Fresh sweet potatoes will have a more vibrant flavor and texture than store-bought mashed sweet potatoes.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes: Roasting the sweet potatoes brings out their natural sweetness and caramelizes the edges.
  • Use a variety of spices: A blend of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice, will give your casserole a warm and inviting flavor.
  • Don't overcook the sweet potatoes: Overcooked sweet potatoes will be mushy and bland. Cook them until they are just tender.
  • Make the casserole ahead of time: Sweet potato casserole can be made up to 24 hours in advance. This makes it a great dish for potlucks and holiday gatherings.
  • Top the casserole with marshmallows or pecans: Before baking, top the casserole with marshmallows or pecans for a sweet and crunchy topping.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato casserole is a classic holiday dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a sweet, creamy, and flavorful casserole that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious sweet potato casserole that will be the star of your next meal.

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