Best Grandmas Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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GRANDMA'S RED HOT SOUTHERN SWEET POTATOES



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My grandmother used to make this simple sweet-spicy dish every year for the holidays. It's so delicious, you'll want to make it all year.

Provided by JenSmith

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ¼ cups cinnamon red hot candies
¾ cup water
1 (10 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes into a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain water, and place potatoes in a large casserole dish.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, brown sugar, red hot candies, and water. Pour over the sweet potatoes in the dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until sweet potatoes are soft, and the candies are melted. After this, you may top with marshmallows, and return the dish to the oven for 10 minutes to toast them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Carbohydrate 110.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 155.5 mg, Sugar 66.1 g

OLD-FASHIONED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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My family likes the marshmallow topping, but you can also vary it if you prefer a crunchier texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 large), peeled and cubed
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
18 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender; drain. , Transfer to a large bowl and mash. Add the milk, brown sugar, butter, egg, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice, salt and nutmeg; beat until smooth., Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Top with marshmallows. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or just until marshmallows begin to puff and brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA CAROL'S SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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The best sweet potato casserole ever! This recipe was handed down to me by my mother-in-law. I get so many compliments on this dish and so many requests for this recipe. This really makes me look forward to Thanksgiving! You can use whatever chopped nuts you prefer.

Provided by LARTRAINER

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (15.5 ounce) cans mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup flaked coconut
½ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a large bowl until smooth; transfer to a casserole dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, pecans, coconut, and 1/2 cup butter in a bowl; spread atop the filling.
  • Bake casserole in preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 207 mg, Sugar 43.6 g

GRANDMA'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Grandma's Sweet Potato Casserole image

Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without this recipe! We could do without the turkey, but not grandma's sweet potato casserole. Believe me, you will love this! It's like eating a dessert. Everywhere I take it, I'm asked for the recipe. Enjoy!

Provided by pcmomofsix

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
⅓ stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut
⅓ stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  • Mix mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt together; transfer potato mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar and flour for topping together in a large bowl. Add pecans, coconut, and butter; mix until well combined. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 121.3 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

GRANDMA'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Grandma's Sweet Potato Casserole image

You know it is the holiday season when it is time to make this amazing casserole. My wife's grandmother made this every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Now it is our turn to pass on the tradition. Enjoy this southern favorite!

Provided by redmanj

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

29 ounces mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons butter flavor extract
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour

Steps:

  • Mix the mixture ingredients together in a bowl; pour mixture into a greased 8" x 8" glass pan.
  • Mix the topping ingredients into a loose mixture; this is best done by melting the butter and slowly stirring it into the brown sugar and flour mixture. Once it is mixed completely, sprinkle it on top of the mixture in the glass pan.
  • Cook for 35 minutes at 350 degrees, uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 67, Sodium 234.5, Carbohydrate 66.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 51.2, Protein 3.6

GRANDMA'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Grandma's Sweet Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kathleen Ganster

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2-1 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together (not the topping ingredients).
  • Put in 12" X 8" X 2" pan.
  • For the topping, mix margarine, sugar and nuts.
  • Put over potatoes.
  • Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes.

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