This creamy dreamy sweet potato casserole is made from, fresh whipped sweet potatoes, sugar, sweet milk, butter, eggs, spices and topped off with a crunchy cinnamon pecan topping. Show
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Recipe TagsTime Saver Tip: This recipe can be prepared, assembled and frozen (unbaked) ahead of time. Just remove from the freezer, thaw and bake the day you want to serve. This post comes from the TODAY Food Club community, where anyone can write posts, ask questions and share advice. Learn more and join us! You are here: Home / Side Dish / Sweet Potato Casserole Jump to Recipe This easy Sweet Potato Casserole recipe with pecans is perfect for the holidays or a delicious, comforting side dish throughout the year. This post may contain affiliate links. As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See my full Disclosure Policy for details. Is it a dessert? A side-dish? Is it a holiday treat or yummy enough for any occasion? Debates will rage on, but no matter how you feel about this sweet potato casserole recipe, I can tell you: your family is going to adore it. Mine certainly does! Sweet Potato Casserole is one of my absolute favorite holiday side dishes. In fact, my family enjoys this recipe so much that we enjoy it often throughout the whole year! Who says you can only enjoy it for Thanksgiving or Christmas? Definitely, not me. I’m kind of a rebel in that regards anyways. 🤷♀️ It seems like everyone’s older relatives have their own perfect recipe for an easy sweet potato casserole. Grandmas and great-aunts love to pull this out at family get-togethers. I feel like it’s universal no matter what part of the country you live in! Still, sometimes they don’t leave the recipe behind, or you just can’t get it quite right. Or maybe you never had sweet potato casserole during the holidays at all, and you want to make it for the first time. This sweet potato casserole recipe is simple, flexible, and absolutely scrumptious. Whether you’re pulling out this amazing sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving, any other holiday, or just a spectacular dinner with loved ones, it’s going to be a memorable dish! Easy Sweet Potato CasseroleThe casserole:
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NOTE: I am VERY excited to tell you that, yes, this recipe can be doubled! Create a casserole feast for your family and friends if you want! However, doubling the recipe will affect the cooking time. If you make more sweet potato casserole than the recipe calls for, ensure it comes out golden brown before serving. How To Make Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole FAQsCan Sweet Potato Casserole be made in advance? If you can’t serve it immediately, you can definitely make this sweet potato casserole recipe in advance! (Maybe you have a big family dinner coming up, but no time to put things together beforehand.) For instance, you can make it and refrigerate it for up to two days, then bake it as directed when you’re ready to eat it. Also, if you cover it in foil, it’ll keep hot on the table for about 30 minutes. Can you freeze Sweet Potato Casserole? The sweet potato mixture will keep in the freezer, in a freezer-safe container covered, for up to 3 months if you want to make it VERY far in advance. When you’re ready to cook it, just let it thaw in the fridge overnight, throw on your chosen toppings, and bake the casserole! You can also freeze leftovers and reheat them. Best way to reheat Sweet Potato Casserole? – For larger portions, it’s best to bake them. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in a 350F oven for 20-30 minutes or until heated through. Any dietary restrictions advice? For those with various dietary needs, I haven’t tried any particular substitutions, and so I can’t say for sure what works and what doesn’t. However, I have heard that egg substitutes will do just as well in this recipe. Just passing on that tip! Recipe Tips
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Nutrition Information: Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Originally published on December 2, 2019. Updated on October 10, 2021. Reader InteractionsAre canned yams and sweet potatoes the same?Yes, all so-called “yams” are in fact sweetpotatoes. Most people think that long, red-skinned sweetpotatoes are yams, but they really are just one of many varieties of sweetpotatoes.
Why do you add eggs to sweet potato casserole?The egg is the all-important binder in a sweet potato casserole: it enriches and stiffens the mixture without making it heavy. Make sure to cool the mash slightly before adding the egg so it doesn't scramble, and to stir well so there are no streaks of cooked egg white in the finished dish.
Do you need eggs in sweet potato casserole?Should I Put Eggs In My Sweet Potato Casserole? Yes, sweet potato casseroles are best with eggs. Eggs add structure to the dish so that it's more than just a sweet potato mash. It's important to make sure the sweet potatoes have cooled enough before you mix in the eggs, otherwise they'll just scramble in the bowl.
What's the difference between yams and sweet potato casserole?African yams are much starchier than sweet potatoes and are closer to the texture of yucca. They taste earthy, a bit like a potato. Sweet potatoes are known for their smooth potato-like texture and sweet flavor.
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