Best 6 Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan And Coconut Topping Recipes

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Whipping up a delectable sweet potato casserole with pecan and coconut topping can be an exciting culinary adventure for those who adore the sweet and savory fusion of flavors. This classic dish is a delightful blend of velvety sweet potato filling and a crunchy, nutty topping that creates an irresistible symphony of textures in every bite. Whether you're looking to impress your family and friends during special gatherings or simply want to indulge in a comforting treat, this delectable casserole is sure to become a cherished favorite in your recipe collection.

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SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN TOPPING



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Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same for Scott Jones without this sensational side dish. "The caramelized pecan topping is a great change from marshmallows, but I don't think it's any lighter," he writes from Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Can you trim it down?"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Drain and place in a food processor. Add the eggs, butter, milk and extracts; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture; sprinkle with pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE W/COCONUT PECAN TOPPING



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My partner's wife sent this last year to our Thanksgiving luncheon at work. It was hit there and a hit at my house. I just love it!

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 eggs, beaten
salt
1 cup coconut
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Mix all of the casserole ingredients in a mixer until smooth, then spread in a buttered dish.
  • Mix well topping ingredients and add melted butter.
  • Sprinkle on top of the potatoes.
  • Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS



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You can't have a holiday dinner without a sweet potato souffle! And this is a wonderful version. I got this from my mother-in-law, who got the recipe from a neighbor.

Provided by Mienna

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
¾ cup milk
3 eggs, beaten
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cover sweet potatoes with water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Mash potatoes with white sugar, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Spread mixture in prepared baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, pecans, and flour in another bowl. Pour margarine over pecan mixture; toss until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pecan topping is hard, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 303.6 mg, Sugar 44.5 g

TRADITIONAL SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS



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This a family tradition handed down from a former coworker, Rachel. We have it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Big hit with the family.

Provided by Lori Foster

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
⅔ cup raisins
⅔ cup shredded coconut
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
¾ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans

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, transfer to a large bowl, and allow to cool.
  • Mash potatoes to a smooth consistency with a fork or potato masher. Mix in raisins, coconut, sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Transfer potato mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix together 1/2 cup melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecans in a bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together; sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 152.2 mg, Sugar 22 g

BEST EVER SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECAN TOPPING



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After years of experimentation, I perfected this recipe of sweet potato casserole and it has turned into a holiday favorite. It's always a huge hit & I get tons of requests for it. And the best part is, it's great hot, cold & leftover. Everyone says it's just like dessert, and everyone goes back for seconds or even thirds. Enjoy!!

Provided by amberfaith614

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large sweet potatoes
5/8 cup butter
1 cup evaporated milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups crushed corn flakes
1 cup brown sugar (unpacked)
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 425 degrees. Butter a 13x9 glass baking dish and set aside.
  • Bake the potatoes until soft throughout. This can be done in either the oven or the microwave, there is no difference in the end product. Then peel the skins off, and whip the potatoes in a large bowl with an electric mixer.
  • Add in all the casserole ingredients and beat with electric mixer until smooth. Spread in the glass dish and bake 20 minutes, uncovered. This can be prepared a day in advance & refridgerated overnight, simply increase the cook time to 30 minutes to cook through.
  • FOR THE TOPPING, crush corn flakes by hand to equal 2 cups (about 4 cups from the box). Stir in unpacked brown sugar and chopped pecans. Set aside.
  • Just before the casserole is done, melt butter and add to dry topping mix. Stir until thoroughly moist.
  • Remove casserole from oven, reduce heat to 400 degrees, and spread topping over top.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes at 400.
  • This sweet potato casserole is great hot, warm or cold. And the leftovers taste just as good as when first made.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS



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This convenient sweet potato casserole with pecan topping calls for canned sweet potatoes, so preparation time is minimal. The nutty brown sugar topping adds a bit of crunch. -Anita Briner, Etters, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (40 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes. Add the eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and pecans; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, medium-sized sweet potatoes for the best texture.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them.
  • Use a potato masher or ricer to achieve a smooth and creamy mashed sweet potato mixture.
  • Add spices, herbs, and other flavorings to the mashed sweet potatoes according to your taste preferences.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, butter, vanilla extract, and spices.
  • Stir in the pecans and coconut until well combined.
  • Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake the sweet potato casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
  • Let the sweet potato casserole cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

The sweet potato casserole with pecan and coconut topping is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet potatoes, pecans, and coconut creates a unique and flavorful casserole that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights or special occasions.

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