Best 8 Sweet Potato Casserole Dessert Recipes

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Sweet potato casserole is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion, from Thanksgiving dinner to a potluck supper. With its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy topping, it's a dish that everyone will love. There are many different ways to make sweet potato casserole, but the basic ingredients are always the same: sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, and eggs. From there, you can add in other ingredients like spices, nuts, or fruit to create your own unique dish. Whether you like it simple or fancy, there's a sweet potato casserole recipe out there for everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE DESSERT



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Fluffy sweet potatoes mixed with butter, sugar, and vanilla, and baked with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. This recipe was given to me by my brother-in-law.

Provided by Mary48

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup butter, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Spread sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and flour. Cut in 1/3 cup butter until mixture is crumbly, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle pecan mixture over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 103.1 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

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 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

THE BEST SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is a sweet potato casserole, Southern-style, and is sweet enough to be considered dessert. It's delicious!

Provided by Angie Pate

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup white sugar
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup evaporated milk
¾ stick butter, melted
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 stick butter, melted
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven 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 and mash.
  • Mix white sugar, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt together ina bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Spread into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, flour, and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl and crumble topping over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 279.4 mg, Sugar 43.4 g

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

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This version of the classic Thanksgiving side dish forgoes the traditional marshmallow topping for a generous sprinkle of brown sugar, butter and pecans. You get crunchy, soft and sweet all in one glorious bite.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium-large sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened slightly
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • To make the casserole, heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake sweet potatoes until very tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove and let cool. Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
  • When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half, scoop out flesh and mash until smooth. You should have about 4 cups. Using a hand mixer, mix in brown sugar, orange juice, heavy cream, butter, vanilla and salt. Place in a casserole dish.
  • To make the topping, combine the butter, brown sugar and pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 221 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET POTATO DESSERT SQUARES



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I prepare sweet potatoes every week for my family, mostly as a side dish. But I've found this vegetable also makes desserts even more delightful. These moist, rich square have a great pecan crunch.-Betty Janway, Ruston, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
FILLING:
3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk or butter)
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
TOPPING:
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whipped cream and pecan halves, optional

Steps:

  • Set aside 3/4 cup of the cake mix. Combine the remaining mix with butter and egg until crumbly; spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Whisk filling ingredients until smooth; pour over crust. , For topping, cut butter into reserved cake mix until crumbly. Stir in the pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the filling. , Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Garnish with whipped cream and pecan halves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips for Making the Perfect Sweet Potato Casserole Dessert

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size. This will help ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are very tender: This will make them easier to mash and will help create a smooth, creamy casserole.
  • Use a food processor or blender to mash the sweet potatoes: This will help create a light and fluffy casserole.
  • Add plenty of spices: Sweet potato casserole is a great way to use up warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations of spices to find your favorite.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: The casserole is done when it is heated through and bubbly. Overcooking can make the casserole dry and tough.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings: Popular toppings include marshmallows, pecans, and whipped cream.

Conclusion

Sweet potato casserole is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, creamy texture and delicious flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give sweet potato casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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