Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole

This baked sweet potato casserole topped with a delicious pecan topping is so good and creamy — my family begs me to make it every Thanksgiving and Christmas! Try this recipe and I'm sure it will become your new tradition.

A traditional holiday table wouldn't be complete without a sweet potato casserole. Perfectly flavored and topped with an irresistible pecan topping, this is the only sweet potato casserole recipe you'll ever need.

How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole

• Cook Sweet Potatoes: Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to the pot to cover the potatoes a little more than half way. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer until fork tender. Drain, and place on a cutting board to cool. Once they are warm enough to handle, remove the skins and place them in a large mixing bowl.

• Make Filling: Add eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla, sugar, salt, and butter and mash everything together until smooth. I start with a potato masher, and then use an electric mixer on low speed, for about 45 seconds, to get the mixture smooth (without over-mixing). Smooth into casserole dish.

• Add Pecan Topping: Combine the topping ingredients– butter, chopped pecans, flour, and brown sugar–and sprinkle all over the top of your mashed sweet potato mixture.

• Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Serve this sweet potato casserole with pecans alongside your favorite Thanksgiving recipes!

Make Ahead, Storing, and Freezing Instructions

• To Make-Ahead: You can prepare this easy sweet potato casserole recipe 1-2 days in advance. First make the filling and smooth into your baking dish. Make the topping, but store seperatly. Add topping before baking. Here are some other great Make-Ahead Thanksgiving recipes.

• To Store: Store sweet potato casserole covered in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

• To Freeze: Prepare the sweet potato casserole completely, but don’t bake it. Cover with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Allow it to come to room temperature for 30 minutes on the counter before baking.

Step-by-step Instructions

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and cook until soft and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and let cool.

• In the meantime, make the topping: Melt the butter in a medium bowl the microwave. (Alternatively, melt the butter in a small pan or over low heat and transfer to a medium bowl.)

• Add the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.

• Mix until well combined. It should look a little clumpy.

• Add the chopped nuts, and stir to combine.

• Place the cooked and drained sweet potatoes in a large bowl.

• Mash with a potato masher or large fork until very smooth.

• Add the melted butter, salt, and brown sugar and nutmeg.

• Mix well, then add the eggs.

• Stir to combine. It’s okay if it is not completely smooth.

• Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a 2-quart baking dish and spread evenly.

• Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.

• Bake for about 40 minutes, uncovered, or until the topping is nicely browned. Let cool slightly before serving.

Can You Make Sweet Potato Casserole Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can prepare this sweet potato casserole one to two days in advance. It's a great way to get a head start on Thanksgiving! To make ahead, simply prepare the filling and topping separately — but don't bake anything yet. Tightly cover the baking dish and place the topping in an airtight container. Store them both in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook.

On the big day, sprinkle the topping onto the filling and bake according to the directions (you may have to add a few minutes to the baking time to account for the cold temperature).

Read Also: Easy Recipe for Delicious Sweet Potato Pie

How to Store Sweet Potato Casserole

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

How to Reheat Sweet Potato Casserole

To reheat this sweet potato casserole, cover with foil and bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes (or until heated through).

Can You Freeze Sweet Potato Casserole?

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

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