Best 7 Scrumptious Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sweet potato casserole recipe? Look no further! This classic dish is a perfect addition to any holiday or special occasion meal. With its creamy, sweet filling and crunchy pecan topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a scrumptious sweet potato casserole that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

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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.

YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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My family begs me to make this creamy baked dish every Thanksgiving and Christmas. What makes it so good is the pecan topping! Try it and I'm sure it will become your new tradition!

Provided by TINA B

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups sweet potato, cubed
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. Cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 187.5 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

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

SCRUMPTIOUS SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This recipe is a family favorite for holiday dinners. It is requested even by non-sweet potato eaters!

Provided by Cindy

Categories     Sweet Potato Casserole

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
⅔ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, vanilla, milk, and beaten eggs. Mix well. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, flour, and 1/4 cup margarine. Mix well. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 136.9 mg, Sugar 44.1 g

SIMPLY DELICIOUS SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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The name says it all. This dish is simple and delicious. And it's served in our house every Thanksgiving. It's very sweet -- almost like a dessert -- and the perfect addition to your turkey dinner.

Provided by AngelaTN

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (15 ounce) cans cut yams in syrup, drained and mashed
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 bag large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Coat a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix all ingredients except marshmallows in large mixing bowl.
  • Place mixture in dish and bake at 400 for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and top with marshmallows.
  • Return to oven for 5 minutes or until marshmallows are browned and beginning to melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 169, Carbohydrate 79.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 46.8, Protein 4.3

CONTEST-WINNING SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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I am always looking for ways to use our abundant sweet potatoes. This casserole recipe is my own creation that I have made many times. I take it to family potlucks; it never fails to bring compliments! -Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cubed
3 egg whites, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl; mash. Cool slightly. Stir in the egg whites, syrup and vanilla., Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the pecans, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with apricots and cherries. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and the fruits are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

Tips:

  • For a crispy top, use a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar.
  • For a sweeter casserole, use more brown sugar and less granulated sugar.
  • For a spicier casserole, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or ground cinnamon.
  • For a more decadent casserole, add a layer of marshmallows or pecans.
  • Be sure to cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender before mashing them.
  • If you are short on time, you can use a food processor to mash the sweet potatoes.
  • Serve the casserole warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and it can be made ahead of time, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a sweet potato casserole recipe that everyone will love.

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