Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (2024)

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (1)

TerriMedlock

Rating: 2 stars

11/27/2017

The ingredients are awesome! However this was WAY too sweet for us. I did use equal amount of unrefined sugar in place of the granulated sugar, but that shouldn't have made a difference at all. If I use this recipe again, I'll either use more sweet potatoes or cut back the overall sugars. :-)

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (2)

doug

Rating: 5 stars

09/28/2017

I made this for 3 adults who are not fans of "sweet potatoes, casserole or otherwise!". WE LOVED IT! I pretty much made it exactly per the recipe- maybe a little less granulated sugar (I ran out) and a little more pecans ( I love pecans). Great recipe, great instructions, and really great flavor! Thank you

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (3)

DecaturAla

Rating: 2 stars

02/10/2017

This complaint is about the accompanying video, not the recipe. The video's acdtions don't match the commentary. Twice she said "add _______" and you see what she does before the audio. At one point she said "add salt" and the video shows her adding vanilla....and then the vanilla isn't mentioned at all! Also, there's no link to the video on the recipe page. Maybe the problems are why there's no link!~

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (4)

dpkp03

Rating: 5 stars

11/28/2016

Baked 4 small sweet potatoes (2# total) in the oven and cut sugar back to about 1/4 cup (next time I'll use even less). Family loved it. The flavorblended well with our traditional Thanksgiving menu items.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (5)

Angie

Rating: 5 stars

10/25/2016

I baked then peeled the potatoes added some cinnamon and nutmeg to the potato mixture. One whole egg and 1/4 cup of egg whites. SO GOOD!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (6)

Jenwal

Rating: 5 stars

03/13/2016

I added cinnamon to the sweet potato mixture and shredded coconut to the topping! Delish!!!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (7)

dannacee

Rating: 5 stars

11/27/2015

Easy and delicious!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (8)

JuliaB

Rating: 5 stars

11/27/2015

I made this for Thanksgiving and it was loved by all! I foil wrapped and baked 4 one pound sweet potatoes in the oven until soft, peeled and tossed in the stand mixer. Even though I doubled the potatoes, I only used one plus 1/2 of the other ingredients. I whipped it up, minus the topping, and put it in the fridge the night before. Next day, I added the topping and popped in the oven. Everyone loved, and was happy not to see any marshmallows. Delicious is all I have to say!!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (9)

barbara

Rating: 4 stars

11/26/2015

Good recipe. Reduces fast and very tasty. For my family I need to decrease the sugar content; they found it a bit too sweet. Otherwise, I recommend it.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (10)

ajagant

Rating: 5 stars

04/20/2015

Followed the recipe exactly but added 4-5 tablespoons of geound cinnamon and 3 tablespoons of nutmeg. The dish came out amazing!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (11)

epjtmills

Rating: 5 stars

11/29/2014

Made this to take to a Thanksgiving dinner. Baked potatoes in oven (probably used about 3# of sweet potatoes), reduced sugar to 1/2c, increased butter to 4T, increased evaporated milk to 1/2 c. Assembled in crockpot and cooked on low for about 3 hours with good results. Will definitely make again.

Rating: 4 stars

11/28/2014

A very good lightened version of a sweet potato casserole that my aunt used to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. I cannot tell at all that it has been lightened. Followed the recipe exactly and will make again.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (13)

donmeredith

Rating: 5 stars

11/27/2014

Great and easy recipe. everybody loved this dish tonight.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (14)

bea711

Rating: 5 stars

02/19/2014

Wow! I read previous reviews and cut down on the sugar and just like they said, I didn't even miss it. Delicious. My family and I couldn't get enough. Will absolutely make again. Yum.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (15)

andybobandy

Rating: 5 stars

01/18/2014

Had this dish at Thanksgiving and the whole family loved it, nice to have a sweet potatoe side dish that is not a overly sweetened version.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (16)

meg2011

Rating: 5 stars

12/27/2013

Love this dish.....but have made some changes. I use 2 Tbsp of sugar instead of 3/4 cup and save 484 calories in sugar. You can really taste the sweet potato and it's sweet enough with the delicious topping. One ingredient change I made in the topping was swapping out white flour with whole wheat flour. Enjoy!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (17)

EICrabb

Rating: 5 stars

12/09/2013

This was delicious. A little less dense than the original. I used stevia instead of sugar and turned out great.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (18)

Rinilini

Rating: 5 stars

11/15/2013

Have made this for many Thanksgivings at the Boatel. This will be the first year they haven't had the traditional dinner, so will make a very small one for home.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (19)

alphabetizing

Rating: 5 stars

12/22/2012

I make this for Thanksgiving/Christmas every year my family hosts. My dad hates sweet potatoes but still loves this. As others suggested, I do bake instead of boil to retain some more flavor (peel and chop up sweet potatoes, spread out on pan and cover with foil at 350 for 45 mins), and cut the sugar in for the potato portion (not the topping of course!). I'm a little heavy-handed with the pecans too. Reheats great as leftovers, too. Goes really well with the green beans with pine nuts and garlic (also CL recipe) for holiday sides (mom makes homemade full fat stuffing, no "light" there ;P).

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (20)

JudyHuddleston

Rating: 5 stars

11/21/2012

Have been making this recipe since 2010. My whole family loves it!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (21)

Robinduncan

Rating: 5 stars

11/11/2012

This was wonderful. My family couldn't stop sneaking in for just one more spoonful. I cut the sugar a bit and used 1/2 cup and found that was plenty. Cooked it in 8x8 pan for 8 minutes longer and that worked well. Found that I did not use all of the topping so next time I make this I will only make 1/2 of the topping amount. Superb recipe!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (22)

WinningCookies

Rating: 5 stars

12/24/2011

This is just a great recipe, one that you'll go to year after year. I doubled it as my family loves sweet potatoes, and these are excellent as leftovers. I use a little less sugar in the topping and a few more pecans. This year I forgot about the evap milk and substituted light sour cream - that worked great. Also used honey instead of sugar in the potato mix - also delicious.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (23)

unipegdrmz

Rating: 5 stars

12/14/2011

So yummy!!!

Rating: 5 stars

12/07/2011

I call this "sugar with some sweet potatoes", but it's a staple on our Thanksgiving table. I make a double batch every year and it's a family favorite. I love sweet stuff, so I wouldn't alter the ingredients a bit.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (25)

Nunnsense

Rating: 5 stars

11/26/2010

Was a hit with my family. I used yams and reduced the sugar to 1/3 cup per other reviews and it was still plenty sweet. I also the baked the yams (peeled, cut up, in oven covered with foil 45 minutes at 350) but the basic recipe is definitely a keeper. Thanks to all the hints from other reviews

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (26)

Scarlett007

Rating: 5 stars

11/23/2010

After reading all the reviews, I cut the recipe in half, but put 1-2 more sweet potatoes in*!* I baked them in the oven to save the nutrients, ++ loads more flavor*!* Cut the sugar in half, of course; use milk if I have it, or whatever caned milk I have on hand, it doesn't seem to matter*!* I'll make this many times over, as even my sweet potatoes non-lovers, SIMPLY LOVE THIS ONE*!* ENJOY*!* RSB from TUCSON, AZ*~~*!*~~~*

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (27)

DebbieWenzel

Rating: 5 stars

11/13/2010

Great, I make it every Thanksgiving & Christmas. My family also ask me to me it. Great anytime of the year!!!!!!!!!!!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (28)

SaraLysbet

Rating: 4 stars

10/02/2010

Good but to make it great replace the flour with slightly crushed cornflakes and the vanilla with pumpkin pie spice.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (29)

GFcookDebbie77

Rating: 5 stars

08/19/2010

My son who has never even wanted to try a sweet potato will eat this...which says alot! With this recipe you can easily add 2 -3 more potatoes with no loss in flavor. I have had many requests for this recipe and is a must-have at church get togethers. Substitute oats for pecans for non- nut eaters.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (30)

mamita

Rating: 5 stars

01/04/2010

Delicious and easy recipe! I made these for Christmas dinner and received numerous compliments as well as requests for the recipe. I labored over the perfect sweet potato recipe before settling on this one as many family member requested sweet potatoes but said they didn't like the traditional overly sweet marshmallow topped sweet potato casserole. This was perfect and really easy to make. I doubled the recipe with no problems at all. I increased the amount of sweet potatoes slightly and cut the sugar in half-still sweet but not over the top and great sweet potato flavor. Excellent-will make every Thanksgiving and Christmas for now on (I have already been asked to!)

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (31)

KelliOster

Rating: 5 stars

01/02/2010

I made this casserole for our family Christmas dinner, and everyone loved it. I cut the sugar to 1/2 cup per previous reviews, and it was still like a dessert. My two-year old didn't want anything else to eat--just the sweet potatoes. This is the best sweet-potato casserole we've ever tried, and I will definitely make it throughout the year (not just for holidays).

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (32)

GoGirl1

Rating: 5 stars

11/29/2009

I took this dish to my parents for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a HIT! I used real sweet potatoes, not yams. I added some cinnamon and nutmeg. It was sweet, but yummy. My husband and everyone else loved it! I keeping it under my favorites!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (33)

purplem0nkey

Rating: 4 stars

11/28/2009

I made this as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it. They say it's like a desert! I think it's a little too sweet for a side dish, I am not certain if I had a full 2 lbs potatoes but will try again with more potates next time to make it less sweet.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (34)

iangel

Rating: 4 stars

11/27/2009

Very good!! But it is more like a dessert, it's very sweet. I plan to make it again & instead of the regular topping, I'm wondering if it would stand good alone with just the pecans on top :)

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (35)

Reblaar

Rating: 5 stars

11/26/2009

I doubled the recipe for our Thanksgiving dinner. I think it was everyones favorite part of the dinner! No alterations needed.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (36)

LouiseO

Rating: 3 stars

11/25/2009

Way too much sugar! Not much better than the old marshmallow-topped version. (Isn't this Cooking LIGHT?) However, the recipe was still great using only half the sugar and putting only half the topping on. Good idea to bake not boil potatoes also - conserve flavor.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (37)

MomKaup

Rating: 5 stars

01/04/2009

My daughter made this for Christmas. I do not like the traditional, overly sweet, marshmallow covered sweet potato dish. We usually eat our sweet potatoes baked. This was perfect! Special without losing the sweet potato taste. Nice texture.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (38)

judithrus

Rating: 5 stars

12/25/2008

This casserole was one of the best sweet potato dishes I have ever made or eaten. My Christmas guests loved it and it will be added to my holiday menu in the future. I followed the recipe exactly and there is nothing I would change.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (39)

KarenGentsch

Rating: 5 stars

12/09/2008

I made this for a Christmas Party potluck last night. It was really good and easy to make. Several people, who didn't know I brought it, commented that it was really good. I put the casserole together the night before and popped everything in the oven just before leaving for the party.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (40)

bagnallj9

Rating: 5 stars

11/30/2008

This is a phenomenal dish! It was so good that it was more like dessert! I will definitely make it again! Keep an eye on the broiling...easy to burn the top.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (41)

mirrranda

Rating: 5 stars

11/30/2008

I brought this dish to thanksgiving and everyone loved it. I did make a few changes however. After reading the other reviews I used only 1/3 cup of sugar. and after tasting the sweet potato mixture (pre-egg) I added another 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg. I also baked the sweet potatoes instead of boiling to maintain all of their nutrients and flavor. 350 for about 45 minutes and then you can just peel the skin away. very easy! I will definately make this dish again!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (42)

AmandaW

Rating: 5 stars

11/28/2008

This was a little sweet, but it was SO good! Next time I will skip the evaporated milk and use skim. My husband doesn't care for sweet potatoes, but loved this dish! I'm making it again for Christmas.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (43)

4truth

Rating: 5 stars

11/26/2008

LOVED it! Yes, I also noted it was a tad sweet, but easily adjusted. I too used milk (1%) instead of evaporated. I've shared this with several friends, and am taking it to family Thanksgiving. Plus, I live alone, and have scaled it down so I can make it for myself - which I will! Two, med-large potatoes made quite enough for me for several days - even with snitching! :)

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (44)

Anna82

Rating: 5 stars

11/24/2008

this is a very yummy recipe! My boyfriend loved it too! we are making it again for thanksgiving. i loved it so much i ate leftovers for breakfast. It has a very lovely creamy texture and sweet flavor. I'll keep this recipe!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (45)

kcnkate

Rating: 3 stars

11/24/2008

This was yummy, but it was very sweet and my husband said it was a little too much like a dessert to eat as a side dish at dinner. If I made it again, which I think I might for the hollidays, I would definitely use a lot less sugar. The consistency of the potatoes is very nice though, and the topping is delish!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (46)

Robinl929

Rating: 4 stars

11/22/2008

Very good! I found it a bit too sweet, almost like dessert. I will try it with less brown sugar next time. I, too, used the milk in the 'frig rather than evaporated milk. It was fine.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (47)

KelliJack1016

Rating: 5 stars

11/20/2008

This dish was amazing! Took for a dinner party and everyone loved it! This was my first time making a sweet potato casserole, and it was surprisingly simple! Make sure to not skip the broiling part - it gives the crumble on top the perfect crunch! The only think I changed was I used skim milk instead of evaporated milk because that's what I had on hand. Also, I bought 3 large sweet potatoes which I think ended up being a little more than 2 lbs. This is definately a keeper! Thanks for another good recipe CL!

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why do you soak sweet potatoes before baking? ›

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: The main secrets to achieving that incredible crispy texture, is to soak the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This helps remove the starch from the sweet potatoes so they´re not limp & soggy.

Why does sweet potato casserole get watery? ›

(Another hot tip if you're boiling your sweet potatoes: Don't overcook them! They tend to absorb water, which could make the filling watery.) So, say you do have some undercooked bits of sweet potato. You have two choices: Pick them out or bake your sweet potato casserole long enough to soften the underdone pieces.

What tastes better boiled or baked sweet potatoes? ›

Baking whole sweet potatoes in the oven or cutting them into cubes and roasting them caramelizes the potatoes' starchy flesh, making it sweeter and giving it a silky smooth texture. Even if you are making mashed sweet potatoes, they will taste better with oven-cooked potatoes.

What's the healthiest way to cook sweet potatoes? ›

Simply preheat your oven, add your sweet potatoes, roast until tender and bubbling brown, and season with your favorite seasonings. That's it! In just a few simple steps, you've got a healthy and delicious side dish or meal that everyone is sure to love.

Should you scrub sweet potatoes before baking? ›

Sweet potatoes grow in the ground, and skipping the cleaning step means dirt or grit can end up in your sweet potato casserole. Before cooking or cutting sweet potatoes, wash the skins and give them a scrub with a clean vegetable brush.

Is it better to peel sweet potatoes before boiling? ›

There is not much difference between boiling sweet potatoes with the skins on versus peeling them, but you will get a boost of fiber and potassium if you keep the skin on. The skin also adds a subtle texture to each bite. If you're looking for a smoother mash, peel the potatoes first before boiling.

Do sweet potatoes get sweeter the longer you cook them? ›

The longer and slower you cook a sweet potato, the more maltose is formed and the sweeter it will taste. So if you want a much less sweet potato try steaming it, or cut it into small pieces and roast on a higher heat.

How to get sweeter sweet potatoes? ›

Logically, the longer you can keep the sweet potato within this temperature range, the more starch will get converted to sugar. Steaming and boiling cook the sweet potato too quickly, but baking it in the oven at 350°F or lower is perfect. Sweet potatoes are done when they're soft all the way through.

Is it healthier to bake or microwave a sweet potato? ›

It's really the best way. Microwaving sweet potatoes cuts down cook time by 45 to 55 minutes, and, according to a 2018 study, helps maintain the potato's nutritional value. All cooking methods cause foods to lose some of their nutrients, but the quicker your potato cooks, the more nutrients it will retain.

Why is boiling not good for sweet potatoes? ›

Despite their sweet taste, these potatoes have an intermediate glycemic index (GI) level, meaning they are digested and absorbed fairly slowly, leading to a more gradual increase in blood sugar levels. But, a lot of these benefits, including nutrients and taste, can be lost by boiling sweet potatoes.

Is it better to steam or bake sweet potatoes? ›

Steaming was efficient and hands-off and didn't create a lot of messy pots and pans, and sweet potatoes cooked that way became moist and fluffy and could be easily pureed. (Roasted sweet potatoes might be great as an alt-fry, but they can also become dry and fibrous.)

Is sweet potato healthy for weight loss? ›

Absolutely. Besides their health benefits, sweet potatoes are a great addition to any weight loss diet. First up, they're very high in fibre — especially soluble fibre. Soluble fibre is excellent because it slows down your digestion and helps you feel full, which can curb the urge to snack between meals.

Should I put sweet potatoes in water before baking? ›

No, you do not need to soak a sweet potato before cooking it. Generally, you soak potatoes in water if you're making fries, as it helps them turn out crispier while frying. Since this recipe is for roasted sweet potato cubes, soaking the potatoes beforehand is unnecessary.

Do sweet potatoes have to be soaked? ›

It's not necessary to soak sliced sweet potatoes before frying, but if you do soak them, they will come out crispier. Soaking sweet potatoes in cold water will help release the starch, making them more available to crisp up.

Should you soak potatoes in salt or sugar water? ›

The best potatoes for French fries are soaked in a sugar solution before frying. The sugar solution has something to do with the carbohydrates and prevents the potatoes from soaking up a lot of grease, so they get crunchy.

How do you soak sweet potatoes to remove starch? ›

To remove excess starch, place cut sweet potatoes into cold water making sure the cut surfaces are submerged. This step is especially recommended for "kinton" (Japanese-style mashed sweet potato) and other lightly seasoned dishes where a delectable color is desired. Soaking time of about 5 minutes is sufficient.

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