Paula Deen Sweet Potato Casserole

Paula Deen Sweet Potato Casserole is made with sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a crunchy pecan or walnut topping. This delicious Sweet Potato casserole recipe creates a sweet and hearty side dish that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.

Ingredients Needed:

For The Sweet Potatoes:

• 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup heavy cream, half and half, or whole milk

For The Topping:

• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

How To Make This Sweet Potato Casserole:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
2. Mix sweet potato filling: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer until smooth. Add in the cream and mix until well combined.
3. Pour into a dish: Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
4. Prepare topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and chopped nuts with a fork until crumbly.
5. Add topping and bake: Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the sweet potato filling. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the topping is golden and the casserole is heated through.

Recipe Tips

• Use fresh sweet potatoes: Freshly cooked and mashed sweet potatoes provide the best texture and flavor compared to canned ones.
• Mix thoroughly: Make sure the sweet potato mixture is smooth and well-beaten to avoid lumps.
• Taste for sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet casserole, reduce the amount of sugar in the filling to your liking.
• Crunchy topping: If you like a more textured topping, toast the nuts lightly before mixing them with the other topping ingredients.
• Serve warm: This casserole tastes best when served warm and fresh out of the oven.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

Storing in the Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 325°F for about 10-15 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 420
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sodium: 180mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 55g
• Sugars: 38g
• Protein: 5g

Try More Paula Deen Recipes:

• Paula Deen Squash Casserole
• Paula Deen Green Bean Casserole
• Paula Deen Broccoli Casserole