Recipes Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole 4.8 (4,080) 2,984 Reviews 295 Photos 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. Submitted by TINA B Updated on August 30, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 295 295 295 295 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) casserole Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe 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 You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this top-rated sweet potato casserole: Cook and mash the sweet potatoes. Mix the casserole ingredients and transfer to a baking dish. Make the topping and sprinkle it over the sweet potato mixture. Bake until the topping is lightly browned. How to Store Sweet Potatoes So They Last Longer 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). Preethi Venkatram/Allrecipes 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. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "An excellent recipe — like dessert," says Lizzy. "I added raisins to the sweet potatoes and some coconut to the topping which was a hit. I also microwaved the potatoes to cook them and the peel comes off very easily (less mess). This will become a tradition in our home!" "This recipe is what sweet potatoes were meant for," according to MImom. "Wow!!!! This was rich, creamy and the perfect combination of textures." "This was one of the best sweet potato casseroles I've had," raves salmun. "I made it per the instructions and it was delicious. Have printed the recipe for my Thanksgiving cookbook." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings Sweet Potatoes: 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potatoes 2 large eggs, beaten ½ cup white sugar ½ cup milk 4 tablespoons butter, softened ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt Pecan Topping: ½ cup packed brown sugar ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter, softened ½ cup chopped pecans Directions Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). To prepare the sweet potatoes: Put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium-high heat until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Allrecipes/Preethi Venkatram Mash drained sweet potatoes with a fork. Add eggs; mix until well combined. Add sugar, milk, butter, vanilla, and salt; mix until smooth. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Allrecipes/Preethi Venkatram To make the topping: Mix brown sugar and flour together in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter until mixture is coarse and looks like peas; don't overmix. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle topping over sweet potato mixture. Allrecipes/Preethi Venkatram Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Allrecipes/Preethi Venkatram Serve and enjoy! Preethi Venkatram/Allrecipes From the Editor Please note the version of this recipe in the Allrecipes Magazine tripled the ingredients for the sweet potatoes, and left the pecan topping ingredients as-is. I Made It Print 7,751 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 226 Calories 11g Fat 30g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 226 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 50mg 17% Sodium 188mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 20g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 43mg 3% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 213mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.