Best 9 Lemon Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable side dish that effortlessly steals the spotlight at your next gathering? Look no further than our Lemon Sweet Potato Casserole, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This delightful casserole seamlessly blends the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a hint of zesty lemon, creating a harmonious balance that is both comforting and refreshing. But that's not all! Our article also features a collection of other tantalizing sweet potato casserole recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From a decadent Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping to a healthier Quinoa Sweet Potato Casserole, we've got something to satisfy every palate. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind these irresistible sweet potato casseroles.

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.

LEMON-PEPPER SWEET POTATO CRISP



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This is my new favorite sweet potato side dish. It's got incredible texture and amazing flavor with an irresistible bread crumb topping. You can serve it hot, but I think it might be better warm or at room temperature, which makes it a nice choice for Thanksgiving when it's hard to have everything ready at the same time. Great for a special holiday dinner or a random weeknight supper.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Sweet Potato Casserole

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups fresh bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 ¼ cups grated sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste
2 ¾ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner (such as Silpat®).
  • Place bread crumbs in a mixing bowl and pour melted butter over top. Add salt, cayenne, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and mix until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in an even layer. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Leave the oven on.
  • Place sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, cayenne, and melted butter; toss until evenly coated. Immediately transfer sweet potatoes into a buttered baking dish.
  • Bake in the center of the oven until potatoes are very tender, about 1 hour.
  • Break up the crispy, cheesy bread crumbs into very small pieces and scatter evenly over the potatoes. Gently press them into the potatoes and sprinkle remaining ¼ cup Cheddar over top.
  • Return to the oven and bake until browned, 15 to 20 more minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 637.7 mg

LIGHT SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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You're bound to have sweet potato success when you whip up this casserole recipe from our Test Kitchen. With its rich color, creamy texture and irresistible taste, it is sure to be a popular stop on your holiday buffet table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, milk, egg substitute, brown sugar, salt and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0g sugar total. Diabetic Exchanges

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

LEMON HEAVEN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is a really nice twist on the same old holiday sweet potato dish. Lemon extract is the critical ingredient to making this a standout recipe. I found a similar recipe on recipesource.com and made several edits to come up with this little beauty!

Provided by MadCatKim

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Peel sweet potatoes and rinse with water.
  • Boil sweet potatoes in water until they are fork-tender (approx. 20-30 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain sweet potatoes and return to pot they were boiled in.
  • Mash sweet potatoes with butter and eggs.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except marshmallows.
  • Beat with mixer until smooth.
  • Spoon into buttered casserole and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Add mini marshmallows on top.
  • Bake for 5 more minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.4, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 85.8, Sodium 326.3, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 25.5, Protein 4

LEMON SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Serve this casserole with Roasted chicken and fresh steamed green beans. I found this recipe at Tops market. Courtesy of Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups shredded and peeled yams (about 3 med)
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup skim milk
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 serving instant lemon pudding

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Combine shredded yams, margarine, sugar, milk, eggs, cinnamon and pudding mix in a 2-quart oblong casserole dish.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for one hour. Remove foil and continue cooking 20-30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Tip: A quick method to shred yams is in the food processor. All the ingredients are combined together, to make this lemon lover's outstanding dish; it's almost like a pudding.

SWEET POTATOES BAKED WITH LEMON



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This recipe first appeared in The Times in 1992, with an article by Molly O'Neill, when Edna Lewis, many years after writing her seminal cookbook "The Taste of Country Cooking," was the chef at the Brooklyn restaurant Gage & Tollner. The addition of lemon zest and juice make this brighter and less sweet than typical sweet potato dishes.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium sweet potatoes
2 cups light brown sugar (or a mixture of light and dark)
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
A (6-inch) strip of lemon zest (yellow part only)
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Rinse the potatoes under warm water. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • Combine the sugar, ½ cup water, nutmeg, lemon zest and salt in a medium saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes. Add 5 tablespoons butter and stir well. When the butter has melted, remove from the heat and beat in the lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into 1/2-inch disks. Use the remaining tablespoon of butter to grease a shallow baking dish. Lay the sweet potatoes in the dish in a single layer and pour the lemon syrup on top. Bake until bubbling hot, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 357, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 201 milligrams, Sugar 54 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Provided by Jean Anderson

Categories     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Dinner     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Family Reunion     Potluck     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups firmly packed unseasoned mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds) (see headnote)
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Butter a 2-quart casserole and set aside.
  • 2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, beating until smooth. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as needed.
  • 3. Scoop into the casserole, spreading to the edge and roughing the surface. Bake uncovered on the middle oven shelf for about 45 minutes or until tipped with brown.
  • 4. Serve hot as an accompaniment to roast turkey, chicken, or pork. Good, too, with pork chops.

LEMONY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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These sweet potatoes became a family tradition when I was a child and now is a one of my family's favorites. The flavor of fresh lemon compliments the sweet potatoes and the touch of brown sugar results in a nice glaze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the butter, lemon juice and salt; drizzle over sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and lemon zest., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth sweet potatoes that are free of blemishes. Avoid any that are soft or have sprouts.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes until they are very soft: This will ensure that they are easy to mash and will create a smooth casserole.
  • Use a food processor or blender to mash the sweet potatoes: This will give you a smooth, lump-free puree.
  • Don't overmix the casserole: Overmixing can make the casserole tough.
  • Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and bubbly: This will ensure that it is cooked through.
  • Serve the casserole warm: This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

Lemon Sweet Potato Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and it is also a healthy and nutritious dish. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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