GRANNY'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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Granny's recipe handed down from generation to generation. It's the best sweet potato casserole I have ever had.

Provided by Renne Thomas

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

cooking spray
3 cups cut canned yams
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup water
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons water
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped pecans
2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 12x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Beat yams, eggs, 1 cup water, evaporated milk, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup butter, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer until smooth; spread into prepared baking dish.
  • Mix flour, 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, 4 teaspoons water, and baking powder together in a separate bowl. Stir pecans and coconut into the flour mixture and sprinkle over the yam mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the topping is lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Cool at room temperature 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 345.7 mg, Sugar 43 g

Finley Cole
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Not my favorite.


Alibuxh Buxh
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Overall, a good recipe.


Serenity Guillory
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A bit dry.


Ashley Kelly
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A bit too sweet for my taste.


Keke Ann
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My family loved it.


Aseel Birds for sale peshawar
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Easy to make and so tasty.


KAFERO MUZAMIRU
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Perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.


Maslax
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Will definitely make this again.


Shkoor Khan
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Delicious!


MKRGAMER FF
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This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great! I loved the crunchy pecan topping.


Arslan Mani
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The casserole was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some more butter or milk next time.


Rizwan Khanjine (Veer G)
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This casserole was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


nk kakar
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I added a few extra spices to this recipe, like cinnamon and nutmeg, and it turned out amazing. It was so flavorful and everyone loved it.


Rahman 58
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This was my first time making sweet potato casserole and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the casserole was delicious.


Mariatu Mansarat
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


abamwesiga Gift
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This casserole was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was so delicious and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.