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Terry’s Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole

March 21, 2016 By Gritsandpinecones 2 Comments

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Are you looking for the most delicious Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole that you have ever eaten? One that is decadent beyond description and will have your family clamoring for more? Well, you are in the right place because Terry’s Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole is all that and more! It’s the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter, and of course, it’s also perfect for any other holiday gathering. Not only is it easy and delicious, you can make it ahead which is a real plus in my book!

Serving up Terry's Sweet Potato Casserole

One of the benefits of being a food blogger is I get to taste and eat delicious holiday food before the holiday! Take today for instance. It’s a month before Easter but because I wanted to share a great Easter dinner menu and recipe ideas with you I have a fabulous classic Glazed Ham and a yummy Sweet Potato Casserole in the oven. I wish you were here to smell the heavenly aromas wafting through our house. It’s intoxicating!

The recipe I’m sharing today for Terry’s Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole is actually my husband’s recipe. He makes it every year to take to our neighborhood Thanksgiving pot-luck party, and everyone always looks forward to it. In fact, it’s always one of the first dishes to run-out. I know over the years you have probably had lots of really good sweet potato casseroles, but I promise you your family and guests will absolutely swoon over this one. With a crunchy topping of pecans, brown sugar, and butter, it is addicting and deserves a place of honor on your table on Thanksgiving

Another wonderful thing about Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole is you can make it 24-48 hours ahead and cook it whenever you are ready.

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How to make Terry’s Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole

So, let’s get started by gathering your ingredients for Terry’s Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole which are cooked and mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, salt, eggs, butter, milk, ground cinnamon, flour, pecans and vanilla extract.

Ingredients for Terry's Sweet Potato Casserole

To save time, I used canned cooked sweet potatoes. Simply drain the syrup and mash. The recipe calls for 3 cups of cooked sweet potatoes, or you can use 1-29 oz can of yams or cut sweet potatoes in syrup.

Mashing the sweet potatoes for Terry's Sweet Potato Casserole

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, eggs, melted butter, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well.

Combining ingredients for Terry's Sweet Potato Casserole

Pour this mixture into a medium-size casserole dish which has been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

For the topping, combine, light brown sugar, flour, toasted and chopped pecans and melted butter in a small bowl and mix well.

Topping ingredients forTerry's Sweet Potato Casserole

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture and bake uncovered for approximately 35-40 minutes or until the mixture is set.

Terry's Sweet Potato Casserole ready to bake

Unfortunately, it’s not a low-calorie dish, and despite the healthy sweet potatoes, with the butter and sugar, it’s probably not a dish you should eat every night, but since it’s a holiday… well, maybe you should just plan to take a long walk after dinner.

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Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole
Terry's Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole is a delicious and easy decadent traditional side dish with crunchy pecans, brown sugar, and sweet potatoes.
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Mixture
  • 3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes or 1-29 oz can yams/cut sweet potatoes in syrup, drained
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
  • 1/3 stick butter melted
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Mixture
  • 3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes or 1-29 oz can yams/cut sweet potatoes in syrup, drained
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
  • 1/3 stick butter melted
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Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
For the Sweet Potato Mixture
  1. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, eggs, margarine, milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Mix well.
  2. Pour into a medium casserole dish that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
For the Topping
  1. Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well.
To assemble the casserole.
  1. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the sweet potato mixture.
  2. Bake for approximately 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is bubbling and light golden brown, and the sweet potato mixture has set.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Potassium 163mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 57g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 10%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 4%
Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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  1. Maud Marie Santucci says

    March 21, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    Hi, Sharon–Enjoying all of your recipes. Thanks for sharing.

    The sweet potato casserole is too funny. We have been enjoying the same recipe for holidays in our family for YEARS! I got it from my sister, who had used it for many years before that. And you’re right – it is delicious!

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    • Gritsandpinecones says

      March 21, 2016 at 4:25 pm

      Hey Maud Marie,
      It’s great to hear from you! I hope you are enjoying retirement as much as I am!
      That is funny about the recipe. And, here I thought it was a secret family recipe!
      Happy Easter to you and your family!
      Sharon

      Reply

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