Best 9 Simple Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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Sweet potato casserole is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, eggs, and spices, and is typically topped with a pecan or streusel topping. This versatile dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it a great option for busy weeknights. It can also be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. For a special occasion, you might add a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of chopped nuts. For a more casual meal, you can simply serve it with a pat of butter. No matter how you serve it, sweet potato casserole is sure to be a hit.

This article features three different recipes for sweet potato casserole. The first recipe is for a classic sweet potato casserole with a pecan topping. The second recipe is for a maple-glazed sweet potato casserole with a streusel topping. The third recipe is for a gluten-free sweet potato casserole with a pecan topping. So, whether you're looking for a classic dish or something a little different, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE MASHED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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A staple at Thanksgiving and Christmas. This version takes just half an hour and uses 4 ingredients.

Provided by Barbara Kingston

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
¼ cup milk, or as needed
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Mash sweet potatoes in a bowl with milk, adding the milk a little at a time until potatoes are the desired consistency. Spread sweet potatoes into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bring maple syrup and butter to a boil in a saucepan and pour the boiling syrup mixture over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are hot and the topping has begun to cook into a sticky caramel, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.1 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 159.1 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

EASY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH MARSHMALLOWS



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In this traditional Thanksgiving recipe, sweet potatoes become even sweeter with a topping of baked marshmallows.

Provided by Baje

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg
2 tablespoons honey
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
  • Combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, egg, honey, and salt in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
  • Dot with cubed butter and top with marshmallows.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until marshmallows are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 480.3 mg, Sugar 39 g

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE I



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Sweet, rich, and crunchy. A lovely addition to your holiday feast.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (40 ounce) can cut sweet potatoes, undrained
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Place the sweet potatoes and their liquid in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, drain, and mash.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, 1/3 cup butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, chopped pecans, flour, and 1/3 cup melted butter. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.9 calories, Carbohydrate 88.1 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 212.7 mg, Sugar 59.9 g

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.

EASY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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My husband begs me for this. I got the recipe from his mother. It's simple and yummy.

Provided by SWINDHAM

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, softened
miniature marshmallows, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in 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.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a deep casserole dish with butter.
  • Mash potatoes with a potato masher in a bowl until no large lumps remain. Stir white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter into the mashed sweet potatoes; transfer to prepared casserole dish. Cover sweet potato mixture with a layer of miniature marshmallows.
  • Bake in preheated oven until marshmallows are browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9 calories, Carbohydrate 90.8 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 167.5 mg, Sugar 44.9 g

EASY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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It only takes five ingredients to create this sweet potato side dish. I find it's a great way to free up my oven for other dishes. The recipe is on the sweet side, and the granola adds extra crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup peach pie filling
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granola without raisins, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Toss with salt and pepper. Top with pie filling and drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with granola if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SIMPLE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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A Thanksgiving tradition. The original recipe came from a small, local weekly newspaper. Prep time includes peeling and cooking the sweet potatoes. Enjoy!

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening, Crisco

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. -- then, grease a 9" x 13" baking dish with the Crisco.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, the 1/2 cup melted butter, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and the eggs. Spread this mixture into the greased baking dish.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together the brown sugar and the flour. Cut in the 1/3 cup of butter until the mixture is crumbly, then add the pecans and stir them in as well. Sprinkle this blend over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the 350-degree F. oven, or until it is golden brown.
  • Allow this dish to "rest" for about 10 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.5, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 139.8, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 37.2, Protein 3.5

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE II



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Mmm! Sweet potatoes topped with creamy toasted marshmallows.

Provided by Stephanie Phillips

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 sweet potatoes, sliced
¼ cup reduced fat margarine
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and mash.
  • Place mashed sweet potatoes in large bowl, and use an electric mixer to blend with the margarine, brown sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon. Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with miniature marshmallows.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through, and marshmallows are puffed and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 143 mg, Sugar 38.4 g

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe from a friend years ago, and I've used it a lot since! So many of my friends enjoyed it that I've sent the recipe all over the country. I make it primarily for Thanksgiving, or with dinner when I'm serving ham. -Eleanor Sherry, Highland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

CASSEROLE:
2-1/4 to 2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract and sugar. Spread into a greased 1-1/2-qt. casserole. , For topping, combine all the ingredients and sprinkle over potatoes. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Opt for firm and unblemished sweet potatoes. Look for ones that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender: You can bake, microwave, or boil the sweet potatoes. The best way to check if they are done is to pierce them with a fork. If the fork goes through easily, they are ready.
  • Use a food processor or blender to make the sweet potato puree: This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture. If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can mash the sweet potatoes by hand, but it will take a little more effort.
  • Add your favorite spices and seasonings: The recipe provided suggests cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, but you can use whatever you like. Some other popular options include cloves, allspice, and cardamom.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: The sweet potato casserole should be cooked until it is just set in the center. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sweet potato casserole that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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