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    You are here: Home / Dish Type / Side Dish / The Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole

    The Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole

    Published: Nov 2, 2018 · Modified: Nov 6, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy an item in my links, at no charge to you.

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    Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
    Number of Servings 8
    Sweet Potato Casserole in a white dish

    This sweet potato casserole is perfect for a holiday dinner. Not too sweet with the right amount of spice and a crunchy pecan topping. Make-ahead friendly!

    Sweet Potato Casserole - Domestic Dreamboat #glutenfree #Thanksgiving

    I have made dozens of sweet potato casseroles over the years. After a few months of dating my husband, I started joining his family for various holidays.

    They always did it potluck style, and people were unofficially expected to bring the same dish each time.

    My mother-in-law always brings cabbage rolls, and my father-in-law brings scalloped potatoes. I don't remember how I got started with sweet potato casserole, but after bringing it only once, it became "my" dish.

    Sweet Potato Casserole - Domestic Dreamboat #glutenfree #Thanksgiving

    The recipe I've used has changed drastically over the years. From the way I cook the sweet potatoes, to the seasonings I add, to the way I make the pecan topping.

    But over the past 3 or 4 years, I have gotten it to a point where I don't want to change it anymore. Ever. Thus, I feel comfortable calling it The Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole.

    Sweet Potato Casserole - Domestic Dreamboat #glutenfree #Thanksgiving

    Since we live far away from our family now, we don't get to go to those potlucks much anymore.

    But this is still one of my favorite holiday dishes (it's tied with stuffing), so I make it for my family for holiday dinners, or just whenever I feel like it.

    I really like that it's make-ahead friendly, which I adore when it comes to entertaining.

    Sweet Potato Casserole - Domestic Dreamboat #glutenfree #Thanksgiving

    How to make Sweet Potato Casserole:

    This mouth-watering sweet potato casserole is cooked in two steps. First the chopped sweet potatoes are simmered with butter, brown sugar, and water. You can do this ahead of time, and refrigerate the cooked sweet potatoes until it's holiday dinner time.

    Then it's time to bake the casserole with a crunchy and flavorful pecan topping. This step only takes 15-20 minutes, but might take a little longer if you're starting with refrigerated sweet potatoes.

    Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients:

    • Butter, cut into chunks (use Dairy Free butter alternative to make this recipe Dairy Free)
    • Sweet potatoes
    • Brown sugar
    • Water
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • Pecan halves
    • Egg white
    • Cayenne
    • Cumin

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    Sweet Potato Casserole Nutrition Notes:

    Sweet potatoes are high in fiber and nutrients like potassium and vitamin A. There are also lots of healthy (unsaturated) fats in this recipe from the pecan topping.

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    Sweet Potato Casserole

    Carissa Serink
    This sweet potato casserole is perfect for a holiday dinner. Not too sweet with the right amount of spice and a crunchy pecan topping. Make-ahead friendly!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 20 mins
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 330kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 4 Tablespoons butter, cut into chunks (use Dairy Free butter alternative to make this recipe Dairy Free)
    • 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes, about 2 large or 4 small
    • ⅓ cup, plus ¼ cup brown sugar, divided
    • ¼ cup water
    • salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup pecan halves
    • 1 egg white, lightly beaten (or use 2 Tablespoons of aquafaba to make this recipe vegan)
    • pinch cayenne
    • pinch cumin

    Instructions

    • Melt butter in a large saucepan or dutch oven. Add sweet potatoes, ⅓ cup of the brown sugar, water, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
    • Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring regularly for 45 minutes, until sweet potatoes are soft but not broken down.
    • Increase heat to medium-high and boil until liquid thickens to a glaze, about 5 minutes.Transfer sweet potatoes to a 9x9" baking pan or casserole dish of a similar size.
    • While sweet potatoes are cooking, mix pecans, ¼ cup brown sugar, egg white, a pinch of salt, cayenne and cumin together in a small bowl. Spread evenly over sweet potatoes.
    • Heat oven to 400°F and move oven rack to the middle position. Bake casserole until sweet potatoes are heated throughout and pecans are golden brown and crisp, 15-25 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't burn. (Note: If finishing this step after the sweet potatoes were made ahead, then refrigerated, ensure to use an instant read thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is 165°F).

    Notes

    To Make Ahead: Follow steps 1-3 to cook sweet potatoes. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. On the day you will be serving them, transfer to a casserole dish and mix up the pecan topping. Follow remaining steps to bake.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 20292IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer: I try my best to make sure the nutrition information I provide is accurate to provide you with the best information possible. However, due to ingredient discrepancies and other factors, the above nutrition information should be considered an estimation only.

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     *Note: Recipe adapted from The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook

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