Sweet Potato Casserole is not only for a Thanksgiving side dish or Christmas dinner. I make this delicious vegetable side dish throughout the year. It goes great with ham, pork roast, pork chops, or pretty much any other meat dish.

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Of course, sweet potato cassserole stars prominently in both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners! This dessert-like vegetable side dish is my 15 year old daughter’s absolute favorite. And if you saw my Broccoli Au Gratin Casserole recipe, you know that I try to make everyone’s favorite side dishes for holiday meals.

Make it Ahead

This is another vegetable side dish that can be made ahead. I actually assemble the entire sweet potato casserole a week or more ahead of our holiday meal. Then, wrap it well with plastic wrap and pop it into the freezer. Take the sweet potato casserole out of the freezer and place it in the refrigerator 24 hours before you want to bake it. You can also assemble sweet potato casserole and refrigerate it for up to 2 days before baking it.

I got this sweet potato casserole years ago from a friend of mine. We used to always have the marshmallow topped sweet potatoes before trying this recipe. Once we tasted this delicious version of sweet potato casserole, we have never looked back! Of course, if marshmallows are your thing, then just leave off the streusel topping and top with mini marshmallows;-0

The sugar in Sweet Potato Casserole can be either white or brown. With brown sugar, you will have a more caramelly flavor. My sister-in-law adds cinnamon to this vegetable side dish, making it even more delectably dessert-like!

History of Sweet Potato Casserole

The old marshmallow topped sweet potato casserole was actually invented by a marshmallow maker in 1917. Go figure….But, the pecan topped veggie side dish originated in the Southern U.S. and was a traditional holiday favorite for many years! No one really knows when the sweet potato with pecans recipe was developed.

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Casserole

For the Casserole Part

• Sweet potatoes, about 2 lb, cooked in salted water and mashed.
• Sugar, can use either white or brown.
• Eggs, as a binder and will make the sweet potatoes fluffier.
• Vanilla extract
• Milk
• Butter

For the Topping

• Sugar, again, either white or brown according to your preference.
• Flour
• Butter
• Pecans

How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole

For the Casserole Part

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender.

2. Drain and add the sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, and butter once the sweet potatoes have slightly cooled (don’t add the eggs when the sweet potatoes are still hot, they will start cooking…).

3. Mash or mix with an electric beater until smooth.

4. Place in a 9×13 inch casserole dish.

For the Topping

1. In a small bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and flour until crumbly.

2. Spread over the sweet potatoes. Place the pecans evenly on the top. Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes.

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Other Tasty Side Dishes to Try

Broccoli Au Gratin Casserole

Slow Cooker Stuffing

Light and Fluffy Honey Buns

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole is not only for a Thanksgiving side dish or Christmas dinner. I make this delicious vegetable side dish throughout the year. It goes great with ham, pork roast, pork chops, or pretty much any other meat dish. This is a classic Thanksgiving side dish including creamy mashed sweet potato with butter, milk, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Topped with a crunchy, sweet, buttery crumble and toasted pecans.

Author:RebekahCooking Method:BakedCuisine:AmericanCourses:Side DishRecipe Keys:HomemadeVegetarian

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Prep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hrDifficulty:BeginnerServings:14Calories:292Best Season:Winter

Ingredients

Servings

For the casserole part

• 2 lb sweet potatoes
• ³⁄₄ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¹⁄₃ cup milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup butter

For the topping

• ¹⁄₂ cup sugar
• ¹⁄₃ cup flour
• ¹⁄₃ cup butter
• 1 cup pecans

Instructions

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For the Casserole Part

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender.

   

2. Drain and add the sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, and butter once the sweet potatoes have slightly cooled (don't add the eggs when the sweet potatoes are still hot, they will start cooking...).

   

3. Mash or mix with an electric beater until smooth.

   

4. Place in a 9x13 inch casserole dish.

   

The Topping

1. In a small bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and flour until crumbly.

   

2. Spread over the sweet potatoes. Place the pecans evenly on the top. Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes.

   

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup

Servings 14

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 292kcal

Calories from Fat 145kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.7g26%

Sodium 134mg6%

Potassium 270mg8%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%

Sugars 21g

Protein 3g6%

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Vitamin A 409 IU

Thiamin 11 mg

Riboflavin 10 mg

Vitamin B6 13 mg

Pantothenic Acid 14 mg

Copper 21 mg

Manganese 28 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Feel free to leave the pecans off, if you don't like them.

You could substitute almonds for the pecans.

Can add 1 tsp. cinnamon to the sweet potatoes.

Could use walnuts instead of pecans.