Best 7 Louisiana Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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Rich, indulgent, and oh-so-Southern, Louisiana sweet potato casserole is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, sweet filling, crunchy pecan topping, and marshmallow topping, it is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. This quintessential holiday dish is a delicious way to bring a taste of the South to any gathering.

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LOUISIANA SWEET POTATO PANCAKES



Louisiana Sweet Potato Pancakes image

These are a very welcome change from regular pancakes. Great with maple syrup or cranberry sauce.

Provided by SWIZZLESTICKS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Potatoes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ pound sweet potatoes
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups milk
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan of boiling water, and cook until tender but firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and immediately immerse in cold water to loosen skins. Drain, remove skins, chop, and mash.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, milk and butter in a separate medium bowl. Blend sweet potato mixture into the flour mixture to form a batter.
  • Preheat a lightly greased griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter mixture onto the prepared griddle by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook until golden brown, turning once with a spatula when the surface begins to bubble.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 549.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

LOUISIANA SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Louisiana Sweet Potato Casserole image

This recipe is a hand-me-down from my mother. My dad used to plant a lot of sweet potatoes, so Mother became quite creative in preparing them. It's our annual holiday dish with turkey and trimmings, but when I have a yen for something sweet, I reach into my file for this recipe. -Aline Fazzio, Houman, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon each salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice
3 cups shredded uncooked sweet potatoes

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, milk and butter. Combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice; stir into the egg mixture with sweet potatoes. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LOUISIANA SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Louisiana Sweet Potato Casserole image

This recipe is a hand-me-down from my mother. My dad used to plant a lot of sweet potatoes, so Mother became quite creative in preparing them. It's our annual holiday dish with turkey and trimmings, but when I have a yen for something sweet, I reach into my file for this recipe. -Aline Fazzio, Houman, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon each salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice
3 cups shredded uncooked sweet potatoes

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, milk and butter. Combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice; stir into the egg mixture with sweet potatoes. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LOUISIANA CRAWFISH CASSEROLE



Louisiana Crawfish Casserole image

I cut this recipe out of a Baton Rouge newspaper about ten years ago. It's fantastic served with garlic bread.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Crawfish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb crawfish tail
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can French onion soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 1/2 cups rice, cooked
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup chopped celery
salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except cheeses and pour into a large greased casserole.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and sprinkle cheeses over casserole.
  • Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 102.1, Sodium 953.1, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 18.6

LEMON SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Lemon Sweet Potato Casserole image

Serve this casserole with Roasted chicken and fresh steamed green beans. I found this recipe at Tops market. Courtesy of Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups shredded and peeled yams (about 3 med)
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup skim milk
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 serving instant lemon pudding

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Combine shredded yams, margarine, sugar, milk, eggs, cinnamon and pudding mix in a 2-quart oblong casserole dish.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for one hour. Remove foil and continue cooking 20-30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Tip: A quick method to shred yams is in the food processor. All the ingredients are combined together, to make this lemon lover's outstanding dish; it's almost like a pudding.

HAWAIIAN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Hawaiian Sweet Potato Casserole image

This casserole is just so good it is the first thing I am asked to make every Thanksgiving.

Provided by zapper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons salt
6 firm bananas, sliced
2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple
1 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly blended; set aside.
  • Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two; peel and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Layer the potatoes into the prepared baking dish, dot with butter, and sprinkle with salt. Arrange the bananas over the potatoes and sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar mixture. Top with the crushed pineapple. Whisk together the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and honey until the honey has dissolved. Pour over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and browned on top, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.5 calories, Carbohydrate 88.8 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 525.9 mg, Sugar 44.9 g

CONTEST-WINNING SWEET POTATO BAKE



Contest-Winning Sweet Potato Bake image

This is an easy dish to prepare and is a perfect addition to that special holiday meal. The topping is flavorful and gives a nice contrast of textures. -Pam Holloway, Marion, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 large sweet potatoes (about 6 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
TOPPING:
12 oatmeal cookies, crumbled
6 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , Mash potatoes with butter. Add marmalade, orange juice, brown sugar, salt and ginger. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss cookie crumbs with butter; sprinkle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until browned. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the sweet potatoes: They should be tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked sweet potatoes will be mushy and watery.
  • Use a good quality butter: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the casserole. If you can, use unsalted butter so that you can control the amount of salt in the dish.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: The spices in this recipe are what give it its signature flavor. Be sure to use a good quality cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Let the casserole cool slightly before serving: This will help it set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This Louisiana Sweet Potato Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy topping, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a side dish that is both delicious and impressive, give this recipe a try. .

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