Looking for a crowd-pleasing dish to add to your Thanksgiving table? Look no further! This sweet potato casserole is one of the FamConnections founders’ cherished family recipes and has been a holiday staple for generations. With its creamy, rich filling and irresistible crunchy topping, this casserole combines the perfect mix of sweetness, spice, and texture that will make it an instant favorite with your family too!
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner or bringing a dish to a family gathering, this sweet potato casserole is sure to impress. Simple yet delicious, it brings a little extra love to the table—and might even become your own holiday tradition. Let’s dive into this delicious dessert-worthy side dish and make it part of your Thanksgiving menu!
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients
- 4-5 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 stick of melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 can Eagle Brand cream (for best results, stick with Eagle Brand!)
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- Several dashes of cinnamon
- Several dashes of nutmeg
Topping Ingredients
- 1 stick of melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup corn flakes (crushed)
- 1 cup pecans (finely diced)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then bake them whole for about 45-55 minutes, or until tender. Baking them whole brings out the natural sweetness, making the casserole extra flavorful!
Step 2: Make the Sweet Potato Mixture
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly before peeling.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, Eagle Brand cream, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well-combined.
- Pour the mixture into a buttered glass baking dish for even cooking and a beautiful presentation.
Step 3: Bake the Sweet Potato Casserole
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare the Crunchy Topping
- While the casserole is baking, melt 1 stick of butter in a medium bowl.
- Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves.
- Add the crushed corn flakes and finely diced pecans to the bowl, mixing until the ingredients are well-coated with the buttery sweetness.
Step 5: Add the Topping and Finish Baking
- After the sweet potato casserole has baked for 20 minutes, carefully remove it from the oven.
- Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the casserole.
- Place the dish back in the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown. Be sure to keep an eye on it—the topping can burn quickly if left too long!
- Once done, let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this delicious holiday recipe with family and friends—it’s sure to become a Thanksgiving classic.
Make This Recipe Part of Your Family’s Thanksgiving Tradition with FamConnections
Thanksgiving is all about bringing family together over delicious food and shared memories, and this sweet potato casserole embodies that spirit perfectly. If you’re excited about gathering for the holidays, why not take it one step further? Start planning a memorable family reunion in 2025 with FamConnections! Our platform is designed to help families stay connected, preserve family traditions like this one, and organize unforgettable get-togethers.
Imagine next Thanksgiving, gathered with extended family, with each generation sharing their own special recipes and traditions. With FamConnections, it’s easy to coordinate your reunion details, share event updates, and keep everyone in the loop. So as you enjoy this sweet potato casserole this year, think about the memories yet to come—and make 2025 the year your family comes together like never before.
Happy Thanksgiving, and happy reunion planning with FamConnections!