Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(196)
Ingredients
10 servings
- 4 lbs sweet potatoes, 6 cups mashed
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup craisins, dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour substitute
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold, diced
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
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Preparation
Chef’s notes
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole:
Replace the eggs with 3/4 cup applesauce or omit them, but it won’t be as airy. Also, replace the butter with your favorite butter substitute.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows:
cover the streusel or replace the streusel topping with 2 cups mini marshmallows in the last 25 minutes of baking.
Adjust the white sugar to your liking. For a less sweet filling, reduce sugar to 1/4 cup or replace with your favorite sugar substitute.
Add a splash of maple syrup to the filling for a hint of maple flavor.
Change the texture:
Leave the sweet potatoes in chunks for a dish similar to Southern candied yams, or on the other hand, try to whip the potatoes in a stand mixer for a more airy potato layer.