Best 6 Uncle Gregs Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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Prepare to indulge in a culinary delight with our Sweet Potato Casserole, a dish that embodies both tradition and innovation. This delectable casserole features a creamy sweet potato filling encased in a crunchy pecan topping, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or seeking a comforting side dish, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser.

Our comprehensive guide includes two unique variations to cater to diverse preferences. The Classic Sweet Potato Casserole stays true to the traditional Southern recipe, while the Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole adds a touch of warmth with a blend of aromatic spices. Both versions offer a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, ensuring a memorable culinary experience.

Join us on this culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this beloved dish. Discover the art of selecting the perfect sweet potatoes, the delicate balance of spices, and the techniques for achieving that perfect golden-brown crust. With our guidance, you'll be able to recreate this classic dish in your own kitchen, impressing friends and family with your culinary skills. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious adventure together!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This take on the classic Thanksgiving side has the right amount of sweetness and irresistible buttery flavor, not to mention the right balance of creamy and crunchy. Crushed cornflakes make the topping extra crisp, but you can skip them if you want. The two cups of mini marshmallows called for may not cover your entire casserole, allowing a little of that sweet potato filling to peek out, but feel free to use more marshmallows to cover it all the way. With all its flavors and textures combined, this quintessential holiday dish will have everyone coming back for more.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     casseroles, vegetables, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
6 large sweet potatoes (about 4 pounds), scrubbed
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup lightly crushed cornflakes (optional)
1/2 packed cup light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
2 cups mini marshmallows, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the filling: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Poke the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place on the baking sheet. Bake until soft, about 1 hour; let cool.
  • When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them using a knife, then add the flesh to a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment) and mash with a potato masher or fork.
  • Add the 1/2 cup butter, eggs, condensed milk, granulated sugar, vanilla and salt to the bowl. Combine well with a hand mixer or a stand mixer on medium speed. Add the mixture to the prepared baking dish and, using a spatula, smooth out the top.
  • Prepare the topping: In a medium bowl, stir together the pecans, cornflakes (if using), brown sugar, flour and butter until thoroughly combined. Spoon the topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake the casserole until slightly browned, about 35 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and add the marshmallows in an even layer. Return to the oven and bake until marshmallows are toasty and melted, about 5 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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 :

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

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.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Use up sweet potatoes in this creamy dessert. Made with sweet potatoes, milk, eggs and spices, it's topped with a pecan crumble for extra texture

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

500g sweet potatoes
125g butter, plus extra for the dish
125g light brown soft sugar
150ml whole milk
3 eggs
grating of nutmeg
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
35g butter
75g plain flour
75g light brown soft sugar
50g pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Fill a large pan with boiling water from the kettle and set over a medium-high heat. Carefully drop in the whole, unpeeled sweet potatoes and cook for 30 minutes until very tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Drain well and leave to cool for 10 mins, then peel.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Tip the peeled sweet potatoes into a large bowl, add the butter and mash with a potato masher until completely smooth. Tip in the brown sugar, milk, eggs, spices and vanilla and whisk until everything is combined and smooth.
  • Lightly butter a 20 x 30cm baking dish, then scrape in the sweet potato mixture. To make the topping, rub the butter into the flour, then stir in the brown sugar, pecans and a good pinch of salt. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato filling, then bake for 45-50 mins until golden on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.54 milligram of sodium

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Sweet Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup sugar
2 beaten eggs
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl,mix sweet potatoes,sugar,eggs,margarine,milk and vanilla.
  • Pour into 9 inch square greased baking dish.
  • Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over potatoes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes .
  • Can be doubled and baked in 9x13 dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 38.9, Sodium 172.6, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 33.5, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh, firm sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook the sweet potatoes. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a food processor or potato ricer to get smooth, lump-free mashed sweet potatoes.
  • Season the mashed sweet potatoes generously with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Use real butter and heavy cream for the richest flavor.
  • Top the casserole with a crunchy pecan crumble or a creamy marshmallow topping.
  • Bake the casserole until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are bubbling.
  • Let the casserole cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Uncle Greg's Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic holiday side dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its creamy, flavorful filling and crunchy topping, this casserole is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. For a special treat, try topping the casserole with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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