Sweet Potato Casserole
Last year my sister-in-law, Lisa, made a yummy sweet potato casserole for our Thanksgiving dinner. I don’t typically love these but hers made me change my mind; this sweet potato casserole was that good! I got the recipe from her and modified it a bit to make it my own.
The sweet potato casserole is really simple, it’s perfect to make ahead of Thanksgiving, and it’s a delicious side dish. What’s not to love? My husband also gives his stamp of approval for all things sweet potato, so he says you don’t have to just take my word for it.
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A warm sweet potato casserole is like a taste of home. It’s comfort food if you ask me. This casserole is a perfect balance of soft, smooth, mashed sweet potatoes, and a crunchy, buttery, brown sugar pecan topping. It’s the best of both worlds.
This sweet potato casserole is perfect for whenever you want a side dish that feels extra special. It’s great for family gatherings and holiday dinners alike, and trust me, no one will be able to resist going back for more. Plus it’s easy to make ahead and simply pop in the oven when you’re ready to serve, which makes it ideal for busy cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: serves about 8-10 as a side 1x
Ingredients
Casserole-
5–6 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4–5 large sweet potatoes)
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
½ teaspoon salt
Topping-
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup flour
¾ cup chopped pecans
½ teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
Casserole-
Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 10×10 baking dish with cooking spray.
Peel and chop each sweet potato into large chunks and set in a large pot. Cover with water so the water is about 1-2 inches above the sweet potatoes. Cover the pot with a lid and turn the heat on high.
Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat to medium and uncover. Cook until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
Drain the potatoes and return the cooked potatoes to the pot. Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher, potato ricer, or using a handheld mixer. Add the butter and sugar and mix until melted and combined.
In a small mixing bowl combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt until thoroughly mixed. Add the egg mixture into the sweet potato mixture and mix until combined.
Pour into prepared baking dish and set aside.
Topping-
Make the topping by combining the brown sugar, flour, pecans, and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl with a fork. Add the melted butter and mix until crumbly.
Sprinkle topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake 30 minutes covered then 10 minutes uncovered.
Notes
Step-by-step pictures and Frequently Asked Questions below recipe card.
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