Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

A traditional holiday table wouldn't be complete without a sweet potato casserole. Perfectly flavored and topped with an irresistible pecan topping, this is the only sweet potato casserole recipe you'll ever need.

How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this top-rated sweet potato casserole:

Cook and Mash the Sweet Potatoes

Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium-high heat until tender, then drain and mash with a potato masher.

Mix the Casserole

Mix the mashed (and cooled) sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until well-combined. Pour the mixture into a baking dish.

Top the Casserole

Mix the brown sugar and flour in a separate bowl. Cut in the butter and stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the topping over the sweet potato mixture.

Bake the Casserole

Bake in a preheated oven until the topping is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Can You Make Sweet Potato Casserole Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can prepare this sweet potato casserole one to two days in advance. It's a great way to get a head start on Thanksgiving! To make ahead, simply prepare the filling and topping separately — but don't bake anything yet. Tightly cover the baking dish and place the topping in an airtight container. Store them both in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook.

On the big day, sprinkle the topping onto the filling and bake according to the directions (you may have to add a few minutes to the baking time to account for the cold temperature).

How to Store Sweet Potato Casserole

Allow the casserole to cool completely, then store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to five days.

How to Reheat Sweet Potato Casserole

To reheat this sweet potato casserole, cover with foil and bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes (or until heated through).

Can You Freeze Sweet Potato Casserole?

Yes, you can freeze sweet potato casserole. Bake the filling according to the directions (preferably in a foil baking pan) without adding the topping. Allow the casserole to cool, then wrap the entire baking dish tightly in foil. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Add the topping and reheat in the oven according to the directions above.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"An excellent recipe — like dessert," says Lizzy. "I added raisins to the sweet potatoes and some coconut to the topping which was a hit. I also microwaved the potatoes to cook them and the peel comes off very easily (less mess). This will become a tradition in our home!"

"This recipe is what sweet potatoes were meant for," according to MImom. "Wow!!!! This was rich, creamy and the perfect combination of textures."

"Yummy is an understatement," raves one Allrecipes community member. "This recipe was awesome! The first thing to get completely devoured during Thanksgiving Dinner! In fact, it was so good that I made it the next night to accompany my leftovers!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams