This Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is, hands down, the best recipe for sweet potato casserole I’ve ever tasted, and we’ve had many many recipes pass over our Thanksgiving table over the years. Tender sweet potatoes, whipped to perfection, and topped with a streusel topping (crumble topping) that makes the whole dish taste like it should be on the dessert table. It’s versatile enough that you can add or take away topping ingredients depending on your guests tastes.
Ingredients in Sweet Potato Casserole
Let’s start with the base of this dish, the sweet potato mixture. It’s easy, made with real ingredients, and so yummy! Here’s what you need:
Sweet potatoes – you can use some canned sweet potatoes or about 3 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes.Milk – any type will workBrown sugar – dark or light brown works greatButter – meltedEgg – slightly beatenVanilla extract – just about a teaspoonSalt – half a teaspoon or to taste
Sweet Potato Casserole Toppings
My mother just likes a sprinkling of cinnamon on the top of her sweet potatoes. I, however, like something a bit sweeter. You can top this casserole with the traditional toasted marshmallows, or try the toasted coconut and pecan topping. The streusel-like topping so easy to throw together and gives the dish such a unique flavor and texture that pairs so beautifully with the creamy sweet potatoes. See the recipe card below for how to make the topping. I promise it’s worth it!
Frequently Asked Questions about Sweet Potato Casserole
How to Re-Heat
To reheat this casserole, warm it in the oven at 350 degrees until warmed through, about 20 minutes. If you put it in the microwave, the pecans will become soft and you won’t get that good crunch.
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Sweet potato casserole is the perfect complement to your Thanksgiving turkey, in addition, here are a few more sides to serve up with Thanksgiving dinner:
Green Bean CasseroleCranberry Sausage StuffingBest Dinner Rolls From ScratchPerfect Mashed PotatoesTraditional Pumpkin PieOrange Cranberry Sauce
More Delicious Sweet Potato Recipes
Thanksgiving or not, sweet potatoes are always a delightful side dish, and a sweeter alternative to regular potatoes. Try a couple of these favorites:
Rocky Road Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Dipping Sauce
Baked Sweet Potato Halves
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