This old fashioned sweet potato casserole recipe is an easy, classic holiday side dish or dessert. This dish is simple, healthy, and it is made with mashed sweet potatoes topped with crunchy pecans.
This old fashioned sweet potato casserole is perfect for serving on holidays, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving or any special occasion. Serve with Cheesy Gnocchi Bake, Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast, Chicken Pasanda, Beef Yaki Udon or Japanese Teriyaki Mushrooms.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This is the best sweet potato casserole recipe and the only one you will need; it calls for simple ingredients, and the step-by-step instructions are so easy to follow.
- The perfect dessert to serve on Christmas dinner or special occasions.
- Easy, simple and healthy dessert that all the family will enjoy.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time to bake fresh when you need it. You can also serve it cold, at room temperature, or warm.
What's In This Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole?
- Mashed sweet potatoes: Use fresh sweet potatoes.
- Eggs: Use large eggs at room temperature.
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Dried blueberries and cranberries: You can use raisins or sultanas instead.
- Butter: Salted or unsalted.
Topping Ingredients
- Pecan:
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar: Use light or dark brown sugar.
- All-purpose flour
“See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”
Variations & Substitutions
- You can use mini marshmallows as a topping instead of pecans.
- You may also top your casserole with just cranberry sauce or jam.
- Add some warm spices, such as ground cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg.
- Use any nuts you prefer, such as walnut, pin nuts or almond.
How To Make Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan
One - Cooke the sweet potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into chunks then put them in a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes (depending on their size) until tender.
Instead, boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot filled with water for about 30-35 minutes or until tender.
You can also cook them in an instant pot or slow cooker if you like. For me, I like to bake sweet potatoes because this method doesn't add any unwanted moisture.
Two: Once your sweet potatoes are cooked, use a potato masher or fork to mash them, then set them aside.
Three - Make the casserole: Preheat the oven to 170 degrees C/ 338 degrees F.
Four: In a large mixing bowl, first whisk together eggs and sugar before adding in melted butter and vanilla extract (photo 1).
Five: Add in the mashed sweet potatoes; stir well until combined (photo 2).
Six: Add the dried blueberries and cranberries (photo 3).
Seven: Spread the mixture in a 9 inch casserole dish or baking dish (photo 4).
Eight - Make the topping: In a small mixing bowl, add butter, flour, and brown sugar. Combine the mixture together until it forms crumbs. Stir in the chopped pecans. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the sweet potatoes (photo 5 & 6).
Nine: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- You can cook the sweet potatoes any way you prefer, in the oven, on the stove or in the slow cooker; check how to cook sweet potatoes.
- To store this dish, Keep leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container; it will last for 2-3 days.
Serving Ideas
Serve this dish on Thanksgiving dinner with Lamb Seekh Kebab, Avocado Sauce Pasta, Oven Baked Chicken Thighs or Mexican Shrimp Tacos. For lunch or dinner, you can serve this dish with Mediterranean Fish Stew, Chicken and Yellow Rice, Angel Hair Pasta or Spicy Garlic Shrimp.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can. However, using fresh sweet potato is so easy and doesn't take much time; it also ensures a wonderful flavour for this dish.
Yes, prepare it and then wrap the whole casserole well with plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days ahead of serving or in the freezer for 1-2 months.
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Recipe Card
Easy Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried blue and cranberries
- 4 tablespoon butter
Toppings
- 1 cup pecan , chopped
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon butter , cold, diced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Cooke the sweet potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into chunks then put them in a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes (depending on their size) until tender.
- Once your sweet potatoes are cooked, use a potato masher or fork to mash them, then set them aside.
- Preheat the oven to 170 degrees C/ 338 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, first whisk together eggs and sugar before adding in melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Add in the mashed sweet potatoes; stir well until combined.
- Finally, add the dried blueberries and cranberries.
- Spread the mixture in a 9 inch casserole dish or baking dish.
- Make the topping: In a small mixing bowl, add butter, flour, and brown sugar. Combine the mixture together until it forms crumbs. Stir in the chopped pecans. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can cook the sweet potatoes any way you prefer, in the oven, on the stove or in the slow cooker; check how to cook sweet potatoes.
- To store this dish, Keep leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container; it will last for 2-3 days.
Variations
- You can use mini marshmallows as a topping instead of pecans.
- You may also top your casserole with just cranberry sauce or jam.
- Add some warm spices, such as ground cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg.
- Use any nuts you prefer, such as walnut, pin nuts or almond.
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