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Sweet Potato Casserole

By Rachael | Updated on August 6, 2020

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Sweet Potato Casserole

This decadent sweet potato casserole is topped with a brown sugar pecan crumble, and make the perfect easy side for your Thanksgiving table.
The flavors of this sweet potato casserole are everything you want for this tasty side dish, buttery, richly flavored sweet potato, and a nice sweet topping.
But in addition to the taste, it is an easy, and convenient dish to make. It can be made ahead and reheated day of to cut down on the work the day of.
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Sweet Potato Casserole in a baking pan with a serving spoon

How do you make easy sweet potato casserole?

Every family has their own version of a sweet potato casserole. Some like it sweeter, some like it savory. I know once we had a Friendsgiving, and one of our guests brought sweet potatoes that has been mixed with heavy cream, and some orange juice, and the flavors were really interesting, but it is was quite good.
The point is, whether you like sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, or Paula Deen’s sweet potato casserole, the majority are made the same way, and this is not a difficult to get right dish.
How do you make easy sweet potato casserole? The basic steps are:
  1. Cook sweet potatoes
  2. Mash them up, mixing in some spices, eggs, and milk
  3. Top with your favorite toppings
  4. Bake
I have tried all the versions of sweet potato casserole, and this one with the brown sugar pecan crumble topping remains my favorite. My kids love the marshmallows. But I like to save my marshmallows for the dessert table.

How do you make sweet potatoes with brown sugar and marshmallows in the oven?

However, if you love marshmallows on yours, all is not lost, in fact, there are a few things you can do to still get your sweet potatoes with brown sugar and marshmallows.

  1. Add marshmallows at the very end and turn the oven to broil. Broil for 2-3 minutes until marshmallows are slightly browned. This gives you two sweet layers on top, and a fun crunchy surprise until the marshmallows.
  2. Mix marshmallows in with the brown sugar pecan crumble, and top the casserole. If you do this, just be sure to bake for the first 20-25 minutes covered with foil so as not to burn the marshmallows.

A bowl of sweet potato casserole

Can you make sweet potato casserole ahead?

Absolutely! One of the best parts of this easy sweet potato casserole is you don’t have to worry about it on the big day. I know my oven and thoughts on Thanksgiving are full, and juggling one more side dish can be overwhelming. But this can be prepped a few days before.
You can make it completely a couple days ahead, or just parts of it. For example, sometimes I will cook my sweet potatoes ahead, then mash and mix the day of. Other times, I do the whole thing, and just wait to cook until the day of. Or cook it and everything, then just reheat the day of.
This site is all about the Eazy Peazy, so just do what is easiest for you and don’t stress.
Sweet potato casserole close up on a fork

How do you mash sweet potatoes for a casserole?

When making the sweet potatoes you need to mash the potatoes, the thing is you are going to be mixing in a bunch of other stuff. So I typically just use a hand mixer to make it quick and easy. Plus you get a nice smooth filling that way too.

But other options include:

  • Wire potato Masher
  • Forks
  • Wire Whisk

Why Bake Sweet Potatoes Not Boil for Sweet Potato Casserole?

I like to keep things simple over here, but I also love making things taste amazing. And with sweet potato casserole, how I suggest you do the initial cook of the sweet potatoes checks both boxes.

Roasting them in the oven is going to bring out a lot of amazing flavors. And intensify the natural sweetness, and caramelize some of the natural sugars in the sweet potatoes.

Plus, roasting on a sheet pan in the oven is a lot less stress and mess then boiling stove top.

But stove top boiling is faster, so if you get in a jam for time, boil away. It isn’t going to ruin this sweet potato casserole. You just get a bit better flavor by roasting instead of boiling, and less chance of watery sweet potato casserole.

If you choose to boil, keep the following in mind:

  • Boil whole in the skin– this will help keep them from getting watery
  • Don’t poke holes in the skins– You don’t want water to get into the sweet potatoes.
  • Keep an eye on them – You want them cooked enough, but not overcooked. But if they are under cooked they will not be smooth and creamy. So watch them.
  • They are very easy to peel when you boil them. Also when you bake them.

Do what is best for you!

Sweet potato casserole in a spoon with a brown sugar pecan crumble topping

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Sweet potato casserole close up on a fork

Sweet Potato Casserole

A delicious sweet potato casserole, made from roasted sweet potatoes, for a rich, deep flavor, and topped with a brown sugar pecan crumble.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: American, Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet potato casserole, sweet potato casserole recipe, Sweet potato casserole with pecans
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Precook potatoes: 1 hour
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 513kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 4 cups sweet potato baked (approx 3-4 large sweet potatoes or 4-5 medium sized)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/2 cup milk or evaporated milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 425º F.
  • Wash and place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork.
  • Bake until tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Let cool until you can handle them, then remove skins.
  • Turn oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Add sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Mix until smooth.
  • Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and flour together.
  • Cut in the butter, continue cutting it in until the mixture is coarse. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

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Nutrition

Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 13130IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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  1. Aimee Shugarman says

    November 18, 2018 at 5:33 pm

    Haha, we both of sweet potato casseroles on the mind today. LOVE this version!
    Reply
  2. Kimberly says

    November 19, 2018 at 2:31 am

    Such a delicious classic, Thanksgiving simply isn't complete without it!
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  3. Lori says

    November 19, 2018 at 7:27 am

    Love the topping on this one!!
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  4. Alli says

    November 19, 2018 at 7:31 am

    This is one of my favorite recipes. So comforting and perfect for the holidays and this time of year in general!!
    Reply
  5. Sommer says

    November 19, 2018 at 7:40 am

    Such a perfect classic holiday recipe. So delicious!!
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  6. Jamielyn says

    November 19, 2018 at 6:42 pm

    So so yummy! Love the chopped pecans on top!
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  7. Jen says

    November 19, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    This is my favorite Thanksgiving side dish! I love this version!
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  8. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    November 20, 2018 at 4:00 am

    This couldn't look any more perfect!
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  9. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    November 20, 2018 at 8:25 am

    The perfect Thanksgiving side dish!! I bet it tastes incredible!!
    Reply
  10. Emily says

    November 20, 2018 at 8:51 am

    Give me ALL the sweet potato casserole like this recipe. SO good!
    Reply
  11. Kara says

    November 20, 2018 at 10:15 am

    I'm not a fan of marshmallows on sweet potatoes, but I love crumb topping, so these are right up my alley. I'll have to give them a try!
    Reply
  12. Mary says

    January 11, 2020 at 11:56 am

    I have not tried this as yet ,but does it ever sound amazing. Will be giving a try ASAP. Thank you very much for sharing .
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