Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

My Sweet Potato Casserole has been a family favorite at our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for as long as I can remember.

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This is one of those recipes that everyone just expects to be on the table. There might be a revolt if I tried to skip it one year. If you’re feeding a crowd or want a tried-and-true side dish that everyone will rave about, this one delivers every time. This casserole is simple to make, so even if you don’t have time, it is a good dish to delegate to a kitchen helper.

So, a few things about my favorite sweet potato casserole recipe. Some people like marshmallows on top, but my family loves the brown sugar/ butter/ walnut topping. It is my favorite!

You can also make this sweet potato casserole with pecans, if you prefer. The topping gives the casserole that crunchy topping that is so delicious.

How to make sweet potato casserole

First, gather your ingredients.

Ingredients

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To make this homemade sweet potato casserole recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

For the sweet potato filling:

• Cooked sweet potatoes
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Melted butter

For the topping:

• All-purpose flour
• Nuts (I used walnuts, but pecans or almonds work great too!)
• Butter
• Packed brown sugar
• Pinch of salt (only if using unsalted butter)
• Cooking spray, butter, or oil to grease the dish

This recipe is super versatile, so feel free to tweak it to suit your taste or dietary needs. For a healthier twist, you can swap the sugar in the filling for maple syrup or honey. If you need a dairy-free version, use a plant-based butter alternative. Pecans are a classic topping choice, but almonds could be used as well. If you prefer a streusel-style topping, try mixing in a bit of rolled oats with the flour for added texture.

Tools Used to Make Sweet Potato Casserole

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• Two mixing bowls – one medium for the topping, and one large for the sweet potato filling
• Potato masher
• Casserole dish

Cooking sweet potato casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole is a simple recipe that can be made in just a few steps. Here is how to make it.

First, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a casserole dish with cooking spray, butter, or oil.

In a large mixing bowl, mash together the cooked sweet potatoes, eggs, vanilla, melted butter, and sugar until everything is well combined.

Tip: Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before adding the eggs. They can still be warm, just not piping hot. We don’t want scrambled eggs here!

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, nuts, softened butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt (if needed). Use your hands or a fork to mix until the topping becomes crumbly and everything is evenly incorporated.

Transfer the sweet potato mixture to your prepared casserole dish and smooth out the top.

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crunchy.

Leftovers

Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Always use common sense and good judgment when it comes to leftovers, though! If something looks or smells funky, don’t eat it.

I hope y’all enjoy this homemade sweet potato casserole recipe! Let me know if you try it.

Sweet Potato Casserole FAQ

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Sweet Potato Casserole

We have enjoyed this sweet potato casserole every Thanksgiving and Christmas in my family for many, many years. 

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword best sweet potato casserole, sweet potato casserole recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 338 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

Sweet potato filling

• 3 cups cooked sweet potato peeled and mashed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Topping

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup nuts (I used walnuts, but pecans or almonds are good too)
• 1/3 cup butter* softened
• 1 cup brown sugar (packet)
• pinch salt, if unsalted butter was used (you don’t need any if you use salted butter)
• cooking spray, butter or oil to grease the casserole dish

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, use a potato masher to mix up the cooked sweet potato, eggs, butter, vanilla and sugar.

2. Transfer to a greased casserole dish and set aside.

3. In a separate bowl, mix up the topping ingredients: flour, nuts, butter, brown sugar and (optional) pinch of salt.

4. Use your hands to break down the butter chunks, and work the other ingredients in until well-incorporated.

5. Sprinkle on top of sweet potatoes.

6. Cook in a preheated oven at 350 degreed, until topping is slightly brown and crunchy, about 35 to 40 minutes.

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Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before adding the eggs. They can be warm. Just avoid pouring them over piping hot potatoes, as you might get scrambled eggs!

I often make the potato mixture and freeze it in a well-covered container. I thaw the potato mixture and make the topping on the day we plan to bake it.

Nutrition Facts

Sweet Potato Casserole

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 51mg17%

Sodium 119mg5%

Potassium 415mg12%

Carbohydrates 46g15%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 30g33%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 13770IU275%

Vitamin C 13.9mg17%

Calcium 58mg6%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy November 19, 2017. It has been updated with new photos. Here is what it used to look like.