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Sweet Potato Casserole for #SundaySupper

December 23, 2012 By Renee 35 Comments

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Sweet Potato Casserole | Magnolia Days

Holiday food traditions. I think most families have them. Some are based on heritage and others are simply favorites. Although my heritage is German, my family usually celebrates Christmas with American dishes. Ham or turkey is served with all the fixings typical of a Thanksgiving meal. We have creamed corn, green beans, cranberry salad, sweet potato casserole, stuffed celery, and more.

Our meal is quite Southern. Corn and sweet potatoes are very popular in the South. They are also something my mom discovered when she came to America to marry my dad. Back then corn was considered pig food in Germany. It was only grown to feed the pigs. They also didn’t grow sweet potatoes. It took her a while before she would try either of them. I’m glad she did and also got the recipe for the casserole.

The recipe is from a dear family friend. Evelyn gave it to my mom a long, long time ago. I adapted it only slightly, using butter instead of margarine. I also noted to cook the potatoes by baking them. Both Evelyn and my mom use a pressure cooker. I don’t have one of those yet and so I had to bake them. I do not recommend boiling the potatoes because they will lose flavor and color.

Today’s Sunday Supper is about holiday food traditions. The group is sharing recipes either from their heritage or their family favorites. They are bringing so many delicious things to our virtual table:

Breakfast

  • Eggs Benedict by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Holiday Cream Cheese Tea Ring by That Skinny Chick can Bake
  • Orange Refrigerator Rolls by The Wimpy Vegetarian
  • Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake by Small Wallet Big Appetite

Appetizers & Snacks

  • Chicken Liver Pate by Tora’s Real Food
  • Bindaetteok {Mung Bean Pancakes} by Kimchi Mom
  • Crab and Asparagus Soup by The Urban Mrs.

Sides

  • Potato Salad {Schwaebischer Kartoffelsalat} by Galactopdx
  • Italian Orange Salad by Shockingly Delicious
  • Sweet Potato Casserole by Magnolia Days
  • Carrots au gratin by Juanitas Cocina

Main Dishes

  • Char Siu Bao – Chinese Roast Pork Buns by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
  • Savory Crepe Cake by Vintage Kitchen
  • West Indian Curried Goat by The ROXX Box
  • Pot Cheese and Potato Cheese Pierogies by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
  • Seafood Gumbo and Grilled Oysters: A Louisiana Christmas Tradition by the Catholic Foodie
  • Mom’s Paella by What Smells So Good?
  • Portuguese inspired Chorizo Crown Pork Roast by Family Foodie
  • Dorie’s Chicken in a Pot by Gotta Get Baked
  • New Year’s Eve Buckwheat Noodles with Mochi by The Ninja Baker
  • Mile High Lasagna by Cravings of a Lunatic
  • Crab Cakes for Christmas Eve by Daddy Knows Less

Desserts

  • Pizzelles {Italian Wafer Cookies} by Chocolate Moosey
  • Fudge by Dinner Dishes and Desserts
  • Crescent Cookies by Cookistry
  • Christmas Stollen by Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
  • Pfeffernussen by The Foodie Army Wife
  • Creme De Menthe Cake by I Run for Wine
  • Panettone Bread Pudding by the Country Girl in the Village
  • Spiced Gingerbread Gooey Butter Cake | A twist on a St. Louis Favorite by Daily Dish Recipes
  • Chocolate Gingerbread Cake with Eggnog Cream Cheese Frosting by Crispy Bits and Burnt Ends
  • Jamaican Christmas Pudding by Lovely Pantry
  • White Chocolate Cranberry Santa Cookies by Mooshu Jenne
  • Christmas Tree Cookies by Damn Delicious
  • Old Fashioned Lady Fingers {Creamhorns} by The Meltaways
  • Rose Milk Almond Falooda {Indian Dessert Drink} by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz

Drinks

  • Wine Pairings by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
  • Cinnamon Infused Hot Chocolate with Southern Comfort Whipped Cream by Mama Mommy Mom

The posts are more than recipes. They are also wonderful stories of holidays and traditions. Please take the time to visit and read each heartwarming one.

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check our our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

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Sweet Potato Casserole

A recipe for sweet potato casserole with a crunchy pecan topping. This casserole can be served as a side dish or a dessert.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American Southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Renee

Ingredients

For the sweet potato mixture:

  • 3 to 4 cups cooked sweet potatoes without skin
  • 1/4 cup canned evaporated milk plus more if needed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the topping:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

For the sweet potato mixture:

  1. Place all ingredients into a large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until smooth. Add more milk if needed. The mixture should have a moist consistency. Spread mixture evenly into a 2-quart baking or casserole dish.

For the topping:

  1. In a medium bowl, add the brown sugar, flour, and pecans. Stir to combine. Add the melted butter and stir to combine. The mixture will be somewhat crumbly. Spread the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

About 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes will yield the amount needed for this recipe. Scrub the potatoes clean, poke a few holes in them and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for about an hour until soft when tested by piercing the potato with a fork. For safe handling, let potatoes cool before removing the skins.

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Comments

  1. Beate says

    December 23, 2012 at 2:38 am

    One of my favorite all American items is Sweet Potato Casserole. This recipe sounds delicious! Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  2. Martin D. Redmond says

    December 23, 2012 at 3:59 am

    Yummy! The pecans make this dish for me. Looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. The Ninja Baker says

    December 23, 2012 at 4:57 am

    Thank you for sharing the tale of your mother’s first reaction to corn. So funny and fascinating how our different upbringings color our perspectives and palates.

    Given the scrumptiousness of the sweet potato, and the nutritional value (it is a vegetable!) combined with the ingredients recommended to your mother, I am confident this is going to be a winner on my family table!

    Thank you for this great post, Renee.

    Reply
  4. Pam @ The Meltaways says

    December 23, 2012 at 6:50 am

    This looks delicious! I love a good casserole, and there is nothing like a recipe with history behind it!

    Reply
  5. Family Foodie says

    December 23, 2012 at 7:27 am

    ooohhh I may have to add this to my Christmas Menu! It looks absolutely amazing. I can’t tell you enough what a pleasure it has been getting to know you, meeting you and sharing #sundaysupper with you this past year. Merry Christmas to you and Mark!

    Reply
  6. Liz says

    December 23, 2012 at 7:27 am

    This looks marvelous, Renee! Love the topping…makes it so festive! Happy Sunday Supper!

    PS…we love pig food on our holiday table, too!

    Reply
  7. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    December 23, 2012 at 7:32 am

    This can easily double as a dessert. I love this kind of sweet dishes, especially with turkey. We have similar food at my house, it comes down from our ancestors, but it´s a bit much for hot weather! Have a great Christmas Renée!

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  8. Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says

    December 23, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Wonderful dish! Thank you for sharing it and your story!

    Reply
  9. Jen @ Juanita's Cocina says

    December 23, 2012 at 8:39 am

    I adore sweet potatoes! And I’d adore this! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  10. Hezzi-D says

    December 23, 2012 at 8:46 am

    This looks delicious with the pecans and brown sugar on top.

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  11. Susan says

    December 23, 2012 at 9:41 am

    Renee, I love the topping! I have a weakness for pecans and brown sugar!

    Reply
  12. Lane @ Supper for a Steal says

    December 23, 2012 at 9:46 am

    This looks so delicious. Mmm those pecans. Seriously I want some for breakfast.

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  13. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says

    December 23, 2012 at 9:55 am

    This looks and sounds amazing. I also love the story behind this dish! Thank you so much for sharing and I hope you and your family have a merry Christmas!

    Reply
  14. Tora Estep says

    December 23, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Thanks for sharing your holiday traditions! I maintain largely Swedish and Finnish traditions, but my husband’s family is from the South so I am definitely familiar with corn and sweet potatoes at the holiday table!

    Reply
  15. Sarah says

    December 23, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Woohoo! No marshmallows! LOL looks good

    Reply
  16. Kristi Rimkus says

    December 23, 2012 at 11:30 am

    I love this supper. The topping sounds incredible! Have a wonderful Christmas!

    Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    December 23, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Oh gosh, that sounds amazing! Especially with that topping… love it!

    Reply
  18. The Wimpy Vegetarian says

    December 23, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    I love sweet potato casseroles!! This is a completely southern dish in all its deliciousness.

    Reply
  19. Lyn @LovelyPantry says

    December 23, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    This looks wonderful and very southern indeed! You already know how I feel about corn and sweet potatoes…totally necessary! Merry Christmas, Renee!! *hugs*

    Reply
    • Renee says

      December 26, 2012 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks Lyn! And a very Happy Holidays to you too! xoxo

      Reply
  20. Roxanne says

    December 23, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    I love sweet potato casserole. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  21. Tiffany says

    December 24, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Looks delicious! Love all the linkups. Char Siu Bao is a yummy treat that my Chinese MIL makes for us when we have get togethers!

    Reply
  22. Conni Smith says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Sweet Potato Casserole is such a wonderful dish to serve at the holidays. It is sweet and flavorful and …. HOME!

    Reply
  23. Carolsue says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:32 am

    Eggnog Brownies or Blueberry Coffee Cake

    Reply
  24. Laura says

    December 24, 2012 at 7:55 am

    This is normally the dish I would avoid at dinner but this recipe doesn’t include marshmallows so even I would ask for it to be passed to me.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      December 26, 2012 at 12:02 pm

      I’m not a fan of the marshmallow covered ones either.

      Reply
  25. Megan @ I Run for Wine says

    December 24, 2012 at 11:28 am

    I love this recipe!! My family makes a similar one. We also use frosted flakes for topping along with the pecans 🙂 I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      December 26, 2012 at 12:02 pm

      Frosted flakes…interesting. I might just have to experiment with that.

      Reply
  26. Cindys Recipes says

    December 24, 2012 at 11:46 am

    You can’t lose with sweet potatoes! Sounds yummy, Renee!

    Reply
  27. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    December 26, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    Mmm, I always love seeing a sweet potato recipe that isn’t covered in gobs of marshmallows!

    Reply
  28. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    December 27, 2012 at 12:17 am

    Renee, this dish looks fabulous! I love sweet potatoes and this is one of my absolute favourite side dishes (heck, I could easily make this my main course!). I hope you had a very merry Christmas with your loved ones and I can’t wait to share more Sunday suppers with you in 2013.

    Reply
  29. Sarah says

    December 28, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    I really have no idea why I have never made sweet potato casserole before. I must correct this immediately! Looks soooo goood. Hope you enjoyed your Holidays wishing you a very Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      December 29, 2012 at 9:30 am

      A very Happy Holidays to you too Sarah!

      Reply
  30. Donna says

    December 28, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    I made something similar to this with squash, and my FIL, you usually doesn’t like squash, gobbled it up and went back for seconds and thirds. I’ll have to try this version one of these days.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      December 29, 2012 at 9:29 am

      I’d love to see that squash recipe Donna. I do love squash in so many ways.

      Reply

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