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This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping is one of those holiday side dishes my family looks forward to every Thanksgiving and Christmas. The sweet potato filling is smooth, buttery, and lightly sweet, while the brown sugar pecan topping gets golden and crisp with a little coconut mixed in. I also love that you can make it with canned or fresh sweet potatoes and prep most of it ahead of time.
5 Star Reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Best sweet potato casserole ever!!! This will be the only way I’m going to make sweet potato casserole from now on!!!” – Anke
“Most sweet potato dishes seem boringly similar. This one provides a few interesting surprises with coconut and pecans. Delicious!” – Christine
“I have made this casserole for the last couple of years & each time I’m asked to double the recipe. It’s the only way I make sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Yes, it’s THAT yummy!” – Cherie
The Perfect Holiday Side Dish
I’ve tried a lot of sweet potato casseroles over the years, and this is the one my family asks me to double. It reminds me of the sweet potato casserole at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, but our version has shredded coconut mixed into the pecan topping, which gives it a little something extra.
What I really love is the contrast between the fluffy sweet potato layer and that crunchy brown sugar pecan topping. The egg helps the filling set, while milk and butter keep it creamy. Then the pecans, coconut, and brown sugar bake into a crisp topping that keeps the whole thing from feeling like plain mashed sweet potatoes.
I also usually make this with canned sweet potatoes because Thanksgiving dinner already gives me plenty to peel, chop, and cook. Fresh sweet potatoes work beautifully too, so you can use whichever is easiest for you.
🩷 Erica
Table of Contents
- 5 Star Reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- The Perfect Holiday Side Dish
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Ingredient Additions and Substitutions
- How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
- Recipe Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Make Ahead and Storage
- Pairing Ideas
- More Sweet Potato Recipes
- Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Sweet potatoes: I usually use canned sweet potatoes because they make this recipe so quick, but cooked and mashed fresh sweet potatoes work too. Be sure to drain canned potatoes very well.
- Milk: Adds moisture and helps make the sweet potato filling smooth and creamy.
- Brown sugar: Used in both the sweet potato filling and pecan topping for a warm caramel flavor.
- Butter: Melted butter adds richness to the filling and helps the pecan topping bake up crisp and crumbly.
- Egg: Helps bind the sweet potato mixture so the casserole sets as it bakes instead of staying loose.
- Vanilla and salt: Vanilla brings out the sweetness of the potatoes while salt keeps the casserole from tasting overly sweet.
- Pecan coconut topping: Chopped pecans, shredded coconut, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter make the crunchy topping that sets this recipe apart.
Ingredient Additions and Substitutions
- Fresh sweet potatoes: Use 3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes, about 1 ½ to 2 pounds raw, or enough to give you about 3 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potato. Peel and cube them, then boil until very tender. Drain well and let excess steam escape before mashing.
- Warm spices: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or a little pumpkin pie spice to the sweet potato mixture if you like more spice in your casserole.
- Marshmallows: You can add mini marshmallows during the last 10 minutes of baking. I like to keep the pecan topping too, or do pecans on one half and marshmallows on the other.
- Gluten-free: Replace the all-purpose flour in the topping with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend.
- Dairy-free: Use an unsweetened nondairy milk, such as coconut milk, and plant-based butter. One of our readers uses coconut milk for dairy-free family members and says it turns out great.
- Less sugar: The brown sugar in the sweet potato layer can be reduced if you prefer a less sweet casserole. You can also cut back slightly on the topping sugar, although the topping may not get quite as crisp.
How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish. Combine the sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt. Beat with a hand mixer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the potatoes are smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Stir together the brown sugar, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, flour, and melted butter until the mixture is crumbly and slightly clumpy. Sprinkle it evenly over the sweet potatoes. For even more toasted coconut flavor, you can lightly toast the coconut in a dry skillet before adding it to the topping.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until the pecan topping is golden and the sweet potato layer looks set. You may see a little bubbling around the edges. Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Drain canned sweet potatoes really well. Too much liquid is one of the easiest ways to end up with a watery casserole.
- Let fresh sweet potatoes dry out a little after cooking. Once drained, give them a few minutes to release steam before mashing.
- Beat the filling until fluffy. A hand mixer works especially well. I usually beat it for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Use melted butter in the topping. Stir until the topping is crumbly and a little clumpy, then scatter it evenly over the potatoes.
- Watch the coconut if you toast it first. It can go from lightly toasted to burned very quickly.
- Look at the casserole, not just the timer. The topping should be golden and the center should look set rather than loose or watery.
- Double it for a crowd. Double all the ingredients and use a 9×13-inch pan. Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes.
- Add extra time if the casserole is cold. A casserole going straight from the refrigerator may need another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Reheat it in the oven when possible. The microwave works for individual portions, but the pecan topping will soften.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You will need about 3 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes, which is roughly 3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes. Peel and cube them, boil until very tender, then drain well before mashing. You can also roast the sweet potatoes if you prefer.
True yams and sweet potatoes are different vegetables, but the orange “yams” commonly sold in U.S. grocery stores are usually sweet potatoes. Canned sweet potatoes or canned yams can work in this recipe. Drain them very well before using.
The egg acts as a binder. It helps the sweet potato mixture set as it bakes while keeping the filling soft and creamy instead of loose or watery.
The pecan topping should be golden brown, and the sweet potato layer underneath should look set. It should not look watery or have a lot of movement in the center. A little bubbling around the edges is normal.
Yes. Double the entire recipe for a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for about 40 to 45 minutes. Start checking it around the 40-minute mark.
Absolutely. Add mini marshmallows during the last 10 minutes of baking so they have time to puff and brown without burning. You can use marshmallows along with the pecan topping or do half pecan topping and half marshmallows.
Yes. The flour in the topping is the only ingredient you need to replace. Use your favorite cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend in the same amount.
Yes. You can reduce the brown sugar in the sweet potato filling without changing the basic texture of the casserole. I would keep at least some brown sugar in the pecan topping because it helps create that crisp, crumbly finish.
Make Ahead and Storage
Make ahead: This is one of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes to prep early. Make the sweet potato filling and spread it in the baking dish up to 48 hours ahead. I recommend mixing the pecan topping separately and keeping it refrigerated in an airtight container. Sprinkle it over the casserole just before baking so it stays as crisp as possible. If baking straight from the refrigerator, plan on adding about 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time.
Store leftovers: Once cooled, cover the casserole or transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat the casserole uncovered at 350°F for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through. If the topping starts getting too dark, cover it loosely with foil. Individual servings can also be microwaved, but the topping will be softer.
Freeze: Prepare the sweet potato filling and freeze it without the topping for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, add the fresh pecan topping, and bake as directed.
Pairing Ideas
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping fits right into a classic Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. I love serving it with Roasted Turkey or prime rib, Honey Baked Ham or Cranberry Chicken, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Creamed Spinach, fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce, classic Sausage Stuffing, and warm Dinner Rolls. And you have to finish it off with a slice of Pumpkin Pie.
More Sweet Potato Recipes
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping has been a favorite at our holiday dinners for years. It has a creamy sweet potato filling and a crunchy pecan coconut topping, and it can easily be made ahead when you have a busy holiday meal to prepare.
If you make it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday dinner, I’d love to hear what you think. Please leave a comment and star rating below and let me know if your family loved it too! Happy holidays! 🍂🍁
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
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Ingredients
Sweet Potato Filling
- 29 ounces sweet potatoes, drained (or 3 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes)
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pecan Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut, sweetened
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish. In a large bowl or mixer, combine the sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, flour, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the sweet potato filling is set. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Drain canned sweet potatoes very well so the filling doesn’t become watery.
- If using fresh sweet potatoes, use about 3 ½ cups cooked and mashed potatoes and let excess moisture steam off before mixing.
- Beat the sweet potato mixture for 1 to 2 minutes for a lighter, fluffier texture.
- Use melted butter in the pecan topping and stir until the mixture is crumbly and slightly clumpy.
- To make a 9×13-inch casserole, double all ingredients and bake for about 40 to 45 minutes.
- For a gluten-free casserole, replace the flour in the topping with the same amount of cup-for-cup gluten-free flour.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice to the sweet potato filling if desired.
- Mini marshmallows can be added during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- For make-ahead preparation, refrigerate the sweet potato filling and topping separately for up to 48 hours. Add the topping just before baking and allow another 5 to 10 minutes if baking cold.
- Reheat leftovers at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes for the best topping texture.
Nutrition
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Love love love this recipe. I use less sugar, a little less than half a cup, and for the dairy-free family members, I use coconut milk. Amazing every time and has become a staple at our Thanksgiving dinner.
So glad to hear you love this recipe as much as we do! I’m getting ready to make it in a few days myself 🙂 Love the idea of coconut milk! Thanks for sharing!
If time is not an issue, are fresh sweet potatoes better? I’ve not used the canned before.
Totally! Fresh is never a bad idea. You can make the sweet potato base by cooking the sweet potatoes until they’re very soft, either by boiling peeled chunks for 15-20 min until VERY soft or baking them whole. Once tender, mash them until smooth. That’s really all you need for the casserole filling. From there you can proceed with the recipe. Hope this helps!
Best sweet potato casserole ever!!! This will ne the only way I’m going to make sweet potato casserole from now on!!!
I agree! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
We cook this every Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. Never have any leftovers. I would like to know if it can be prepared and frozen? Thawed and warmed a week or so later? Sometimes we travel by car at Christmas and would like to take this dish with us.
This can be made ahead and frozen. For the best results, freeze the filling and topping separately. Prepare the sweet potato mixture according to the recipe directions up to the point of baking. Transfer to a freezer-safe casserole dish. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then cover it with foil. Prepare the topping according to the recipe and place it in a freezer Ziplock bag. Thaw both for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Add the topping to the casserole just before baking. Thank you for asking, Rick. Happy Holidays!
Can this be prepared and then frozen. Thaw then cook? Or is it better to prepare, cook and then freeze, thaw and warm up?
Thank you for asking, Tricia. The answer to your question is prepare, freeze, thaw, then bake. IMPORTANT: Freeze the filling and the topping separately for best results. Prepare the sweet potato mixture, transfer to a freezer safe casserole dish, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil to freeze. Prepare the topping and transfer to a freezer safe plastic bag (Ziplock). Thaw both in the fridge 24 hours. Add the topping to the casserole dish just before baking.
Most sweet potato dishes seem boringly similar. This one provides a few interesting surprises with coconut and pecans. Delicious!
Love this casserole. Goes well with everything.
I have made this casserole for the last couple of years & each time I’m asked to double the recipe. It’s the only way I make sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Yes, it’s THAT yummy!
I love sweet potatoes. These are delicious. I am making them again for Thanksgiving.
So yummy! I made it last year for Thanksgiving and am already excited to make it again this year.
I love this recipe, the only thing I do different is I use orange juice instead of milk. It is so good!
Thank you for sharing this recipe, it is delicious!! Every time I make it I get requests for the recipe.
Love the nutritional value of super foods like sweet potatoes! I want to make this recipe more often! It is so good!
This by far my favorite Thanksgiving side dish! I have never tried it with the coconut before and it was incredible!
This recipe is easy to follow, make and it is delicious. All things sweet potato always, way to go.
We love this recipe, it tantalizes the tasetbuds and almost makes dessert unnecessary.
Delicious, and easy to make
I loved this recipe. I usually buy this pie at the store. Your recipe was so much better. I’ll be making this again.
Awesome
This is delicious and will have its spot on my Thanksgiving table.
I am loving sweet potato recipes right now, this recipe is my absolute favorite sweet potato dish.
Thank you!
Thank you, Betsy!
I’m the only one in our family that isn’t fond of sweet potato casserole; it’s just not something I grew up with. However, my hubby and everyone else LOVES this recipe so it’s a keeper.
Awesome casserole! The pecans are a wonderful addition and take sweet potatoes to the next level.
This is a family favorite. We can’t have Thanksgiving without it.
I love this recipe, it is PERFECT for the Thanksgiving Potluck at Church next Sunday. I am going to bake in cupcake pan and top the cupcakes.
Sounds wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving!
I love Sweet potatoes casserole
i cant wait to put this on our thanksgiving table this year, it is amazing, I like to spice it up a bit and add marshmallows.
This is the only sweet potato recipe my family will eat! The topping is amazing!
This recipe is so good. Reminds me of combining sweet potatoes and pecan pie. So delicious.
You nailed it. That’s what it tastes like!
This is the best. Love the pecans I grind some up and mix in the potatoes.
We Love this Side Dish!!
Anything with sweet potatoes and pecans you can’t go wrong😊
Love the topping!
Love this casserole. My go to favorite.
This recipe is so good, making for Thanksgiving!
This is a good recipe for sweet potato iam going use it for my dessert for Thanksgiving
Great idea! 🙂
I love eating sweets. This sweet potato casserole suit my taste. I think it’s good to pair with steak.
Same! I’ve never had it with steak. What a great idea! Thank you!
Love a mashed sweet potato casserole with nuts!
OMG, this is soooo good! I am making this recipe again for Thanksgiving this year.
I was a marshmallow fan for years myself, but I’ve never gone back. Good luck!
Definitely everyone’s favorite!! Simple and so tasty!
Love this spin on sweet potato casserole. Creamy ,great taste and the crunchy pecan and coconut topping is a hit. No need for marshmallows.
I have never tried this recipe with coconut in it, but it was a hit!
I steamed my sweet potatoes. Just some thing J learned years ago in Alabama. This recipe is absolutely mouth watering! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for sharing! Happy Thanksgiving!
Great recipe! Topping really sets off this dish. It is one that will be the most requested.
My family absolutely loves this! I make it for Thanksgiving and Christmas and there is always an empty pan when all my guests leave. Very easy to make and super delicious 😋
Thank you, Carla! Happy Thanksgiving!
Yummy and delicious. This is a family favorite for the holidays.
I love sweet potatoe casserole but not with marshmallows. This recipe meets my hunger for it. Thanks for a great and tasty recipe
I have always wanted to try and make sweet potato casserole but thought you had to use fresh sweet potatoes. I tried this version with canned sweet potatoes and it was amazing, so much easier!
Not a huge fan of sweet potato casserole but this is really good
Our 7 month old loves sweet potatoes. This was a great recipe to introduce him too.
My family requests this recipe every year. Delish!
What can I say but it’s a side dish that tastes like an awesome dessert!!!! People who would usually pass on this want more when they taste it then you wished you made more! No leftovers on this dish!!!
My mom first requested did I make this particular recipe and I thought wow, sweet potatoes cannot get any better than this! It is now a staple every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I reduced the sugar in half and really enjoy the flavor. Mom says she is in heaven every time she eats it! Enjoy!
Yummy, my very favorite cant wait for my family to try this too
Made this for my wife and she loved it, I’m not a fan of sweet potatoes and coconut. This is the rating she would give it.
This by far is my family’s favorite dish! My husband could eat the whole pan of it, I tell him to save some for the rest of us..
This was a hit last Thanksgiving! I’ll be making it again this year. Delish!
This is so delicious! So glad that I gave it a try.
This is a favorite of mine, I often serve it to guests and they love it. If I don’t have sweet potatoes, I will use butternut squash with the same results.
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
delicious, great recipe to make a favorite dish,
Soooooo good! I had fresh sweet potatoes so I mashed them. Everybody loved it! (Except my nephew who doesn’t like anything). Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Gerry!
IT IS DELICIOUS AND JSUT THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF CRUNCH. SIMPLY DIVINE
Thank you, Margaret!
Have been looking for a sweet potato casserole without marshmallows and this was it! The crunchy topping put this casserole right over the top. Will definitely be serving this for Thanksgiving.
Delicious! Crunchy topping, smooth interior
This recipe is amazing, my favorite way to serve sweet potatoes.
Delicious and will become a favorite family tradition for the holidays!
I love this recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole. It is easy to follow quite to put together and it tastes great. My only complaint is there are never any leftovers.
Impressive side dish over simple mashed sweet potatoes. The pecan coconut topping is a wonderful addition.
Creamy texture with a little crunch. Mildly sweet and easy to make. Family loves it.
You are right my family treats this like a desert. They prefer this over pumkin pie.
This is the perfect addition to our feast!
We love this recipe, I do leave out pecans for half of recipe, some do not like nuts, we love the ease of this recipe!
Sweet and crunchy. This is so delicious!
So simply and so good
This is the best recipe I have seen yet! The potatoes come out so fluffy and light with a tough of sweetness that pairs so well with the savory. The coconut in the topping is a bit of surprise and adds a bit more texture. Altogether, if I could give this more stars I would!
Thank you, Trish!
Love the recipe. My kids don’t like coconut so I use marshmallows and use candied pecans. We love sweet potatoes in our house. Delicious’n
Great recipe so yummy and easy
I made this for Thanksgiving last year and it was fantastic, my family was so tired of the marshmallow sweet potatoes and liked the pecan topping so much better!
Delicious!! I loved this recipe, it was a hit!
Love sweet potatoes and pecans, this is a very good recipe!
This recipe is fantastic! Why do we not eat sweet potato casserole all year long? This recipe might get us to have it on a regular basis.
Great recipe! It’s been in my family for years. I didn’t add the coconut. Maybe one day
I’ve tried this recipe before. It is 💯 absolutely fantastic. It’s better than eating dessert…….in fact it is a dessert. It is not an exaggeration when I say I could simply have this casserole as the main course of any meal including Thanksgiving. If you don’t whip up a batch of these sweet ‘taters, you are missing something special.
Thank you, Jimmy! Happy Thanksgiving!
I love, love, love Sweet Potato Casserole. I grew up with having marshmallows on top, but when this recipe came out, I quickly switched to this delicious topping. I do not like to eat my sweet potatoes with my meal. I prefer to have them after my meal. I also save the topping to eat last. I have some quirky eating habits.
That’s actually a great idea. They are more like dessert anyway. Happy Thanksgiving!
I have never added coconut to the topping before but the coconut really brought this recipe over the top. Thank you!
This recipe is so good, I will be making this again for Thanksgiving Dinner. The best part of this is how easy it is to make.
I like the taste of the mixture
This recipe is delicious! Everyone but my husband loves sweet potatoes, and even he said it was really good!
Absolutely love this Sweet potatoe casserole. My favorite way to make them for Thanksgiving.
Always looking for new ways to serve the sweet potatoes! love them even more than white taters! Great recipe, Happy Holidays!
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
I love this recipe. I made it as a “trial run” to see if it would be good for the family get-together. My brother in law who hates sweet potatoes tried them. ( I didn’t tell him before what it was.) Turns out he loved them. His face when he found out he loved sweet potatoes was priceless.
That is amazing! I’m glad the recipe was a success!
This was delicious I give it 5 stars!!!
Sweet potato casserole is my favorite!
My family lives this recipe! It’s a tradition💕
this is easy to make vegan, and so delish it could be dessert.
This is always a special dish for any occasion. I add a couple
tablespoons of Sherry flavoring to the sweet potato and it is
really delicious.
My friends raved about this casserole. I used more more sweet potatoes, otherwise I followed to the letter. It was delicious!
I make this casserole another using two eggs cinnamon ! Everyone requests this recipe
I love that is so easy to make and so delicios. Even the pickiest eaters love it.
What kind of coconut did you use, sweetened or unsweetened?
Sweetened, but you can use unsweetened if you want. The brown sugar gives plenty of sweet. Thanks for asking!
Yum! Thank you so much, love all ur recipes!
This is really good. Just like my mom used to make, thank you for the recipe!
This is an easy sweet potato recipe. I love sweet potatoes and this is a great holiday recipe.
that is delicious! im gonna make it soon too
This recipe is the best I have ever tasted. My late mother made this recipe for many years while I was growing up and it was awesome. I occasionally make this recipe throughout the year, not just Thanksgiving or Christmas. It is very easy to prepare and I had a lot of fun doing this casserole. It simply cannot be beat!
This is my favorite. Sadly, I am the only one that likes sweet potatoes. More for ME
I never thought of using coconut with sweet potatoes, but this was delicious.
I am going to use this recipe this Thanksgiving. My husband loves homemade sweet potato casserole, and this is my go to recipe every time.
My family loves coconut. This was so delicious and easy to make. Thank you for the delicious recipe.
This is by far my favorite Thanksgiving side dish! I also like to switch up the toppings. I can’t wait to make and eat this next week!
I would give this recipe five star rating it was really delicious and I will make it again
Absolutely delicious, it was my first time tasting it and fell in love right away, will definitely be making this for Christmas dinner.
Thank you for the tips, very unique.
This casserole is delish! Something with a new twist to get the oooh and awww’s out of my guests.
This recipe is delicious!! I never thought to add eggs or coconut. I love coconut-this added another layer of flavor. This is the best recipe for sweet potatoes I have ever made & easy also! Make it, you won’t be sorry!!
This recipe is delicious and is easy to follow. I will for sure be keeping this one in my favorites.
This is the best sweet potato casserole ever.
Sweet potatoes is one of my favorite dishes, It is so delicious and easy to make.
i make this every year love it
I have always wanted to make a sweet potato dish (casserole) like this and yours was perfect!
Great recipe. I will be making this again soon.
With this delicious casserole, I really don’t need a dessert. It satisfies the sweet tooth. Everyone just loves this dish and always goes for seconds.
This is such a different way to make sweet potato casserole but it works so well. I love coconut so it already sounded good before making it. But it’s delicious.
Love this recipe it’s crunchy sweet & delicious 5 stars
I love this easy (tastes great, too) recipe. Love, love the topping. It makes the dish really stand out.
This recipe is amazing! This is the one recipe everyone insists be on repeat every Thanksgiving.
I loved the topping & creamy filling together to make a delicious & yummy taste!!
I love the streusel topping. It brings texture to the dish. Not that I don’t like marshmallows but I always like something with a little crunch to break up all the softness with the traditional sweet potato casserole. The tip about reheating the casserole in the oven to keep the integrity of the nuts was very helpful.
Candied Sweet Potato casserole has been my favorite since I was old enough to eat it ( many, many, moons ago), and that love was acquired by my son as well. While we do love the “traditional” recipe, we are loving this version with pecans and coconut even more!
We love sweet potato casserole in our household! This recipe is amazing!
Sweet potato casserole is delish, you make it just like my family’s recipe. No marshmallows is the right answer! Sweet potato casserole and turkey is the way to go! yum!
My family loves this recipe! It’s always on the menu for Thanksgiving.
My two favorite foods in one dish…is the sweet potato casserole, don’t keep it for just holiday meals.
I have a couple of family members who don’t like sweet potatoes at all, but they liked this recipe. This will be on our Thanksgiving menu every year.
I love the crunchy streusel topping. The sweet potatoes are perfect with this topping because it takes them up to the next level!
This recipe is so so good. I make it as a dessert to be served with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream. We have a well known restaurant here that I fell in love with their aweet potatoes casserole. When I first got this recipe I was very pleased that now I could make the same celebrated dish . It is so addictive.
A excellent and easy to follow receipe. I’m making it again for Thanksgiving.
I love Sweet Potato Casserole. When I was growing up, it was always topped with marshmallows and browned under the broiler. The first time I had Sweet Potato Casserole with the pecans/butter/brown sugar/etc. topping, I thought I had died and gone to Heaven! I like to eat it as a dessert!
Delicious recipe. It’s my son’s favorite side dish.
We have used this recipe for years. It is the best! We add 1 cup of pecans candied.
Yummy!
One of our families favorite! Yummy!
Great recipe
So yummy!!!! Must try for the Holidays!!!
Literally my all time favorite thanksgiving dish!! Love this recipe!
Love the simplicity of this recipe and the fact that you can change up the topping if needed. Great tips are included as well. Definitely adding this to my Thanksgiving table!
I love to try new things for Thanksgiving, and this sweet potato casserole was the perfect dish! It is delicious.
This is so yummy and easy! Im so glad I tried it, will be making again!
This recipe is super, even if you don’t like sweet potatoes, you will love this one
The creamiest and the little crunch is heavenly
You won’t be able to stop eating them
We’ve made this so many years it’s considered a family tradition
My sweet grandmother made something similar to this recipe which was made with her love for all her family. I tried it out and it might even be better than I remembered. Im looking forward to making this again for Thanksgiving in honor of her.
So good! I’m making this sweet potato casserole again for our Thanksgiving coming up. 5 stars
I’ve served a similar style dish every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas for most of my adult life but came across this version and had to try it out and it’s just what my dish needed to give it the extra kick.
This casserole was so good! I much prefer this topping compared to marshmallows!
I love a yummy Sweet Potato Casserole! Thanks!
Can’t wait to make this again for Thanksgiving, yum!
I’m normally not a fan of sweet potatoes, but this is one recipe that I will definitely make again. Thank you for helping me expand my food horizons 😉
Delicious recipe
This is definitely the favorite of our holiday meal. This was my first time making sweet potato casserole with the coconut pecan topping and it won’t be the last. Everyone loved it!
So good! Up the taste by adding cream cheese and cinnamon to the potato mixture!
Less sugar than my family recipe (I’m diabetic), but still absolutely fantastic! It was a big hit for Thanksgiving!
Absolutely delicious! No more marshmallows for us! The topping on this was the best thing ever!
This is the same recipe my husband’s Aunt gave to me after she brought her amazing sweet potato casserole to my first Thanksgiving with his family almost 20 years ago. The only thing I do differently is I add Rice Krispies to the topping mix. It doesn’t have a taste, it just adds to the crunch in combination with the coconut. This dish is my family’s favorite and a Thanksgiving and Christmas Day staple at our dinner table.
Hmmm… I’ve never heard of adding Rice Krispies to the topping mix. Interesting! I’m making this for Christmas dinner. I’ll give it a try!
Loved the coconut topping on this! Was a nice switch up from marshmallows.
We love sweet potatoes at home. Thanks for this recipe, it was perfect!
My family loved this recipe! I will be making this on repeat.
This is absolutely delish, just in time for Thanksgiving next week!
I’ve never had coconut on sweet potatoes before but it was a hit!
Hi, I need to make it vegetarian, so what can I use instead of the egg or it will be fine without the egg? Thank you!
The egg helps bind the sweet potato filling as it bakes. If you need to make the casserole egg-free, you can leave it out, but the filling may be a little softer. I wouldn’t recommend banana or nut butter because they will change the flavor. If you are making it vegan, you’ll also want to use nondairy milk and plant-based butter.
Excellent dish. I added a tiny bit more of vanilla and was delicious. Easy to prepare dessert.
The flavors of this recipe are so warm and comforting. I love that it has coconut too!
I wasn’t very familiar with these ingredients, and that’s why I decided to try your recipe, I really love to indulge to myself into something new in the kitchen.
Well, it has been a real success for me and I’ll keep to make it.
I have only reduced the doses for 4 people, next time I will make a bigger one!
Thanks for sharing it
I love this homemade sweet potato casserole. You have made it so easy to make. I think I will eat the whole casserole dish, lol.
So glad you liked it! It’s my favorite!
Oh my goodness! This casserole is amazing. I am eager to get this on our holiday table!
This is such a delicious sweet potato recipe. The family loves it. It is easy to prepare and the coconut topping, delish!
So glad you liked it! So much better than a marshmallow topping, right??
Sweetened or unsweetened coconut?
Sweetened!
For the make ahead option, do you cook the casserole in the oven then put in refrigerator and just reheat day of? Or do you just assemble the casserole but wait to bake it until day of?
We usually just assemble the casserole and then bake the day of. Hope this helps!
This is absolutely delicious! I’m putting it on our Thanksgiving menu. Thanks so much for all your delicious recipes!!
This recipe is fabulous. I made it for Thanksgiving for just the 3 of us. I used 2 sweet potatoes that I cooked in the microwave first. I made it again today, but I used the canned sweet potates. It’s baking right now. I’m sure when we can have family gatherings again I will make it for the whole family.
This is the best sweet potato dish ever. It is delicious. Also very easy to make. I added it to my favorites. I did not change a thing, followed the recipe as written.