Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Sweet Potato Casserole in a blue and white baking dish with a serving spoon in it.

5 from 3 votes

Sweet potato casserole with a buttery cornflake pecan crust and spiked with pineapple is the only side dish you need for the holiday season. Fluffy, sweet and amazing.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: sides

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kellie

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 9x13 inch baking dish
1 hand mixer
measuring cup
measuring spoon
silicone spatula

Ingredients

4 orange-fleshed sweet potatoes approximately 3 pounds, roasted and peeled (roast for approximately 30-40 minutes or until fork tender.)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg lightly beaten
1/2 cup half and half
20 ounce can crushed pineapple drained
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the yams, butter and brown sugar. Mix on med-low speed to combine. Add the egg, half-and-half, pineapple, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and mix until thoroughly combined.
Pour the mixture into a greased oven-safe casserole dish and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the cornflakes, butter, pecans and light brown sugar.
Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the casserole is heated through and the topping is golden brown.
Let the casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Make Ahead: Assemble the filling in the baking dish and refrigerate covered. Store the topping separately and add just before baking.
Freezing: Freeze the assembled casserole without the topping for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.
Reheating: Reheat until warmed through. For the best texture, uncover during the final few minutes so the topping can crisp.
Marshmallow Option: Omit the cornflake-pecan topping and finish the casserole with mini marshmallows instead.

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