Easy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
360 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Description
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe features peeled and cubed sweet potatoes boiled until soft then mashed with cream, butter, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and an egg. This mixture is spread into a buttered casserole dish and topped with candied pecans, adding a crunchy contrast. Baking the casserole until hot throughout and bubbling at the edges creates a warm, hearty dish suitable for side servings during meals.
The combination of maple syrup and vanilla adds gentle sweetness and aromatic depth to the creamy potatoes, while the candied pecans introduce a textured finish. The mashing yields a smooth, thick consistency that holds together well after baking.
This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated assembled, making it practical for holiday meals or gatherings. Baking time should be extended if cooking from cold to ensure even warming. To prevent cracking in ceramic bakeware, it’s advisable to warm the dish before placing in a hot oven.
Ingredients
- 3 lb sweet potato peeled and cubed
- ½ cup cream
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 teapoons salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cup pecans candied
Instructions
- Put the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes through a colander then put them back into the pot.
- Add the cream, butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to the pot then mashed the sweet potatoes with a potato masher.
- Once the sweet potatoes are smooth, let them cool for a few minutes. Then, stir in the egg.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes to a buttered casserole dish then top with the candied pecans. Bake the sweet potato casserole for 35-40 minutes, or until it is hot all the way through and bubbling at the edges.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled up to two days in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- When baking from chilled, increase the baking time by about 20 minutes to ensure the casserole is heated through.
- To prevent glass or ceramic dishes from cracking, either place the casserole in the oven before preheating or let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = ¾ cup | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 334mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 24367IU | 487% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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