Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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Getting Started

This recipe is pretty straightforward. The instructions are literally only three steps. I do have a couple tips to share. For the first step, I like to use my hand masher to combine the ingredients. Then, for the topping, I recommend taking heaping measurements of the dry ingredients. I love that crust. But don’t double all of the topping ingredients. That’s too much. Heaping measurements will do for fellow topping lovers.

Oh and one more tip. I recommend prepping the dry topping ingredients the day before. That way if you are busy on baking day it helps it go that much quicker.

Ingredient Recommendations

Sweet Potatoes

When I first started to make Sweet Potato Casserole, I was able to find a steamable bag of frozen sweet potatoes. It was the best. Fresh, plain frozen sweet potatoes. Simply steam them and mash them. They were the perfect amount in one bag, too. But it has been years since I have seen those. Maybe they stopped making them. Or maybe I shop at the wrong stores.

As an alternative, I tried the canned sweet potatoes (with the big ‘yams’ label) and have been happy with the result. While I would prefer no syrup, which I’ve never seen as an option for canned sweet potatoes, I try to get ‘in light syrup’ when I can. Sometimes that’s not possible though. What’s great is that one 40-ounce can is just what you need.

I have yet to try boiling and mashing fresh sweet potatoes. I like using fresh ingredients. However, the washing, peeling, dicing and boiling seem like too much work and time. I do love convenience. Maybe I will give it a try someday.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Ingredient Alternatives

Gluten-Free Option

For a gluten-free alternative, use gluten-free flour.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Finishing Touches

Like the recipe says, bake until browned on top. This usually takes the full cooking time if not a little more. More time is typically needed if it’s sharing the oven with another dish as often happens on holidays. Just keep an eye on it in the final 10-15 minutes and you’ll know when it’s ready.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Pairings

This Sweet Potato Casserole recipe pairs well with any holiday for sure. It goes with Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and even Christmas in July. Any hot dish potluck is a great reason to make this side dish.

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Leftovers

There are rarely leftovers at gatherings with more than four people. When you do end up with leftovers, they store well in the fridge and can be used within a few days. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave. The mixture may split a bit, especially the butter, when reheating. Luckily, it still tastes great!