Sweet Potato Casserole

This delicious casserole is perfect for a holiday dish or everyday meals.

This vintage sweet potato casserole recipe has been passed down for generations. It’s a classic that everyone looks forward to during Thanksgiving and Easter!

The first time I wanted to make a sweet potato casserole I called my pastor’s wife.

She was the very best cook I knew!

She kindly took time to dig into her recipe box and read me the recipe while I copied it down on pencil and paper.

We all loved this recipe for many years!

I’m so excited that I can finally share a vintage sweet potato casserole recipe with my readers.

Now your family can enjoy the taste of a homemade, classic recipe passed down throughout generations.

Ingredients needed for the Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potatoes

Make sure that the potatoes are drained properly.

Butter

You can use margarine if you would like it dairy free.

Evaporated Milk

Adds creaminess! You can use coconut milk for a dairy free option.

Eggs

You will most likely have these laying around in your fridge.

CINNAMON, SALT AND PEPPER

For an extra spice and flavor kick!

You can also use pumpkin pie spice if you love lots of fall flavor in one dish.

Granulated sugar and Brown Sugar

This adds sweetness.

Vanilla extract

It tastes best if you use the real one, not off brand.

Ingredients for the Topping of the Sweet Potato Casserole

Brown sugar

This can give the unique fall flavor.

Flour

All purpose flour would be suitable for this recipe.

Butter

Again, if you are dairy free, margarine would work as well.

Pecan halves

This adds more of a texture for the casserole.

How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup margarine or butter, eggs, spices, evaporated milk granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large mixing bowl.
3. Pour the mixture into a large, buttered casserole dish. Combine the ingredients for the topping into a crumbly mixture.
4. Sprinkle the topping over the potatoes.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Can You Make Sweet Potato Casserole Ahead of Time? 

You can make sweet potato casserole 24-48 hours in advance. To make ahead, prepare the filling and topping separately.

Place both in individual dishes that you can cover tightly. Store them both in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook.

When ready to serve, sprinkle the streusel mixture on top of the filling and bake according to the directions.

How to Store Sweet Potato Casserole 

You can store the casserole in an air-tight container up to three days.

How to Reheat Sweet Potato Casserole 

To reheat sweet potato casserole, cover with foil and bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.

Can You Freeze Sweet Potato Casserole? 

Bake casserole according to recipe instructions. Once completely cooled, place in an airtight container and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw for one hour before baking.

Tips on How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole

You can take a shortcut and use canned sweet potatoes.

Another time-saver, is cooking the the sweet potatoes in the microwave.

This recipe can be dairy free if you use margarine or vegan butter!

If you like loads of fall flavor in your casserole (I do!), add extra cinnamon, pumpkin spice, all spice etc. to filling and topping!

Add mini marshmallows to the top of the casserole the last few minutes of baking for a more toasted, sweet flavor.

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