Our mom is famous for this Sweet Potato Casserole. There are many out there like it, but this one is my ultimate favorite. It is so sweet and delicious, with just the right amount of crunch.
How to make Mom’s sweet potato casserole
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with non stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Place a pot of water on the stove and bring the water to a boil. Peel your sweet potatoes and cut them into 1 inch cubes. Place them in the water once it comes to a boil.
Let the potatoes boil for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are very soft.
Step 3: Remove the potatoes from the water and place them in a large bowl. Add sugar, sweetened condensed milk, 3 tablespoons of melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the vanilla.
Step 4: Beat the sweet potatoes and other ingredients with a hand mixer or masher. You could also use a Kitchen Aid or mixer. Add the eggs and continue to beat until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Pour the sweet potato mixture into the 9×13 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
Step 6: Make the topping by combing flour, brown sugar and salt in a medium sized bowl. I did this with a whisk but you could also use a fork.
Then stir in 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Step 7: Sprinkle the flour mixture over the potato mixture. Sprinkle the pecans on top. You can also chop them up into smaller bits if you have picky kids.
Step 8: Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or just until golden. Preheat broiler (remove casserole from oven).
Broil casserole 45 seconds or until topping is bubbly.
Step 9: Let stand a little bit before serving. Enjoy warm.
Do you have an Instant Pot? Our Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole will make your life even easier!
Looking for Pecan Substitutes?
My kids are not a fan of pecans. I think they are delicious, but I understand that some people don’t like them or can’t have them.
If you are looking for a substitute, I have a few recommendations.
Ginger Snap Cookies: Keep the flavor of the holidays in the casserole. Ginger snap cookies are a great and delicious way to add crunch to your sweet potatoes.
Graham Crackers: The graham crackers add a sweet flavor, much like the ginger snap cookies. We would recommend eating this right away after cooking, so they don’t get soggy.
Another Nut: Walnuts are the perfect substitute for pecans. Pecans do have a more delicate taste, but walnuts are similar in texture.
You could also use crushed up almonds or pistachios, but walnuts or pecans are preferred.
Looking for more sweet potato recipes?
We have lots of family favorite sweet potato recipes, check out these ones:
- 25 Easy Sweet Potato Side Dishes
- Loaded Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Crock Pot Sweet Potato Mash
Mom's Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
Topping
- ⅓ cup flour
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- ½ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Place a pot of water on the stove and bring the water to a boil.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Once the water is boiling put your potatoes in for 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl; add sugar, sweet and condensed milk, 3 tablespoons of melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and vanilla.
- Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add eggs; beat well
- Pour potato mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
- To prepare topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; stir with a whisk. Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Sprinkle flour mixture evenly over potato mixture; arrange pecans evenly over top.
- Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or just until golden.
- Preheat broiler (remove casserole from oven).
- Broil casserole 45 seconds or until topping is bubbly. Let stand a little bit before serving.
Nutrition
Equipment
- Saucepan
- 9x13-inch Baking Pan
Recipe Details
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Yum - thank you.
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Do you mean sweetened condensed milk?
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This recipe is A LOT like the one my step-mom makes (and I've since adopted) and if they taste anything like her, these are probably amazing! I can't tell you how many people (including my husband) I've converted to Sweet Potatoes through these bad boys! I don't think hers uses sweetened condensed milk, so these might take the cake. I'll have to try it out.
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Is this possible to freeze and reheat?
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This looks delicious! We included this recipe in our Feature Friday blog post today for The Perfect Thanksgiving Menu! We hope you can check it out http://returntothetable.net/recipes/the-perfect-thanksgiving-menu/
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Never tried sweet potatoes this way but I can't wait too! Thanks for sharing!
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Is it OK to use yams instead of sweet potato?
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When the two pounds of sweet potatoes are mashed, about how many cups will it equal?
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Hello! I try to cook vegan and I am curious if the eggs in this are absolutely necessary? I feel like it would hold together pretty well without them, but you're the expert! Thank you!
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Made this for a family reunion and came home with an empty pan. So delicious! My husband doesn't care for sweet potatoes and he had 2 servings. Making it again today for Thanksgiving.
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Similar to my sweet potato casserole. I use orange juice instead of sweetened condensed milk. I also use ground up gingersnaps in the topping instead of flour. The hint of spice is amazing! So yummy. I make it every year for a Thanksgiving event with 40-50 people. It's always a hit.
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Thank you for this wonderful recipe! For sure I'm making this casserole for Thanksgiving. I`ll let you how everyone liked it. thanks again. yum yum. Tony Lovan
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I can't wait to try this!! Is there something that I could substitute for the pecans or could I just omit them? We have a nut allergy in our family.
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my daughter can't wait to make this on Thanksgiving! We are vegans as well..hope she knows what to replace the eggs with?? Love the pecan topping. I want to try it with crushed gingers naps too. Maybe together? Thanks.
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Just had this today with out thanksgiving dinner. It was great!!!
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I made this for our family Thanksgiving feast. It was a huge hit. I am not a sweet potato/yam fan, but this was delicious! I added crumbled ginger snap cookies on top as well. Incredible!!
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Hi, Can you used canned sweet potatoes? Do you think it would change the taste of the casserole?
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Good morning. Can I make this dish today, refrigerate and bake tomorrow. Thank you, Pam
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I do that every year, then just cook it the next day a little longer!
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Hi there, can I freeze this dish after it’s cooked? And heat when it’s time to eat? Btw I’ve made it twice before and it’s an absolute hit! So delicious. Thank you!
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Made this tonight. Was really good. Will making this again..
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Can this recipe be made in the crockpot? Trying to free up space in the oven on Thanksgiving.
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My family loves this recipe. I have even bought the yams in the can and used them to help save time.
