Creative Potato Casserole Recipes: Sweet Dishes Beyond the Norm

October 29, 2024

super easy

This creamy baked sweet potato casserole, topped with a delightful pecan crumble, is a hit in my family—everyone asks for it every Thanksgiving and Christmas! Try this recipe, and I’m sure it will become a cherished part of your holiday celebrations.

Main Steps to Make Sweet Potato Casserole

You’ll find the complete step-by-step recipe below, but here’s a quick overview of what to expect when preparing this highly-rated sweet potato casserole:

Cook and mash the sweet potatoes.
Combine the casserole ingredients and pour them into a baking dish.
Prepare the topping and sprinkle it over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake until the topping is golden brown.

Can You Prepare Sweet Potato Casserole in Advance?

Absolutely! You can make this sweet potato casserole one to two days ahead, which is a great way to get a jump on Thanksgiving preparations. To do this, prepare the filling and topping separately, but don’t bake them yet. Cover the baking dish tightly and store the topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

On the day of your gathering, simply add the topping to the filling and bake according to the recipe instructions (you may need to extend the baking time slightly to account for the cold ingredients).

Storing Sweet Potato Casserole

Let the casserole cool completely, then transfer your leftovers to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for three to five days.

Reheating Sweet Potato Casserole

To reheat, cover the casserole with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.

Freezing Sweet Potato Casserole

Yes, you can freeze sweet potato casserole! Bake the filling according to the recipe (preferably in a foil baking pan) without the topping. Allow it to cool, then tightly wrap the entire dish in foil and freeze for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight, add the topping, and reheat in the oven as described above.

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Ingredients

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	4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potatoes
	2 large eggs, beaten
	½ cup white sugar
	½ cup milk
	4 tablespoons butter, softened
	½ teaspoon vanilla extract
	½ teaspoon salt
	½ cup packed brown sugar
	⅓ cup all-purpose flour
	3 tablespoons butter, softened
	½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

1.

Step 1

Collect the ingredients and preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

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Step 2

To prepare the sweet potatoes, place them in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium-high heat until they are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl.

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Step 3

Using a fork, mash the drained sweet potatoes. Add the eggs and mix until thoroughly combined. Then, stir in the sugar, milk, butter, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is smooth. Pour it into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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Step 4

For the Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar and flour. Use a pastry cutter to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, similar to peas; be careful not to overmix. Stir in the pecans, then sprinkle the topping over the sweet potato mixture.

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Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned.

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Step 6

Serve and enjoy!

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Creative Potato Casserole Recipes: Sweet Dishes Beyond the Norm

Main Steps to Make Sweet Potato Casserole