15 Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes That Warm and Satisfy (2024)

Sweet potato casserole toppings are a hot debate at many dinner tables, where toasted marshmallow fans stand up to streusel-lovers and cheesy potato purists. But there's a recipe for everyone, so we've rounded up our favorite versions. Whether you're looking for a traditional recipe or something with interesting toppings and stir-ins, we have you covered. Our recipes range from Southwestern-inspired (with chilies and cheese), to classic candied sweet potatoes with marshmallow crème. We're sure you'll find a warm and wonderful recipe or two to satisfy your entire table.

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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Fontina Cheese and Thyme

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It's no wonder this recipe is top-rated. Melted butter, light cream, and shredded Fontina cheese all work to make this scalloped sweet potato dish extra thick and bubbly. To make it even more savory, before serving scatter ¼ cup of crumbled, crisp-cooked bacon on top.

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Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

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This is what happens when a pie and a casserole become a pie-like sweet potato casserole. Orange peel and juice add citrus, while golden peaks of meringue top the dish. For a more traditional take, top with marshmallow crème instead of meringue.

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Cranberry-Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole

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Give your mashed sweet potatoes an upgrade by stirring in marshmallow crème and baking them in a buttery brown sugar topping. Fresh cranberries give this Thanksgiving casserole an extra advantage over a table filled with delicious side dishes. To combine two favorite holiday sides into one, stud the topping with the berries just before baking.

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Scalloped Russet and Sweet Potatoes

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Can't decide between russet and sweet potatoes? Just serve them together in one buttery, creamy, and easy casserole. Bake it to a bubbly golden brown, and each bite of this side will be worth the wait.

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Spicy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

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A subtle hint of adobo sauce was all this spicy sweet potato recipe needed to win us over. Sweet potatoes are sliced thin to line the base of a cast iron pan. Then it's just a matter of layering the slices with a sautéed bell pepper and onion mixture and bathing the layers in a creamy sauce. After a little over an hour in the oven, this cast iron casserole comes out creamy, lightly spicy, and completely satisfying.

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Mushroom-Sweet Potato Moussaka

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This vegan casserole plays off the flavors of a traditional moussaka with meaty mushrooms taking the place of lamb. Nutmeg and cinnamon add some spice to the homemade tomato sauce, while a homemade cashew cream gives mashed sweet potatoes an even more velvety texture. This healthy side dish is done when the sauce begins to bubble and brown, which takes anywhere from 45-50 minutes in the oven.

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Coconut Sweet Potatoes and Wild Rice

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Sweet potato casserole doesn't have to be only for the holidays. With this Southeast Asian-inspired version, you can have it whenever you like. Creamy peanut butter and coconut milk create a chicken and rice casserole like no other.

Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans

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Toasted pecans and mini marshmallows top this make-ahead dish. Our version of a sweet potato casserole is sweetened with maple syrup and sprinkled with warming nutmeg. Prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until you're ready to bake.

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Sweet Potato-Topped Turkey Pot Pie

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This casserole-style pot pie has all the makings of your family's favorite recipe, including a hearty helping of vegetables, shredded roast turkey, and mashed sweet potatoes. To make your prep easier, use purchased rotisserie chicken and chicken stock. Savory recipes like this one also make great entrées.

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Candied Orange Sweet Potatoes

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This may just be the only side dish you'll need this holiday season. For a tangy and sweet casserole, combine juicy slices of oranges and sweet potatoes in a vanilla glaze. The colorful dish gains added warmth from freshly grated nutmeg.

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Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping

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Sweet potatoes are mashed while hot to make this one of our best recipes. The sweet crunch from our brown-sugar pecans provides a satisfying texture to the creamy potatoes. Our recipe calls for common pantry ingredients, saving you a trip to the grocery store.

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Herbed Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin

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This casserole with sage is bursting with the flavors of fall. Yukon gold and sweet potatoes combine in our cheesy gratin recipe for an any-occasion dish. Fresh snipped sage and thyme flavor the dish, while whipped cream and Gruyère cheese keep it extra warm.

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Sweet Potato Spoon Bread

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This cornmeal sweet potato casserole plays off the traditional spoonbread served in the South. Sweet potatoes reinforce the silky, pleasing pudding-like texture, while also adding color and sweetness. For even more texture, toss in cooked corn kernels, shredded carrots, or slices of turnip.

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Sweet Potato Casserole

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There's hardly any dish more comforting in cold weather than a classic sweet potato casserole. Finished with a golden brown-sugar and pecan topping, this version has all the flavors of the season, plus a crisp, crunchy crust. While we typically serve this as a side dish, it has the makings of a winner on the dessert table, as well.

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Chipotle Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

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If you're tired of marshmallow-topped sweet potato casseroles, you'll love this thick and bubbly Southwestern side dish. Here, the potatoes get a spicy upgrade, thanks to creamy queso blanco and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

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FAQs

How many sweet potatoes do I need for 15 people? ›

“A general guideline to estimating how many sweet potatoes you need when hosting friends or family for a meal is one medium sweet potato per person,” Burgess says, as if she's done this many times before.

What variety of sweet potato is best for casserole? ›

Jewels have light orange skin, and are less intensely sweet than Beauregards, but can be used in many of the same recipes. These orange-fleshed sweet potatoes pack a lot of moisture, and take well to boiling, baking, and making into casseroles.

How long can sweet potato casserole sit at room temperature? ›

How long can this sweet potato casserole sit out? Like most foods being served, this should not sit out for more than 2 hours according to the USDA. After that it should either head to the fridge or be tossed!

Why is my sweet potato casserole soupy? ›

(Another hot tip if you're boiling your sweet potatoes: Don't overcook them! They tend to absorb water, which could make the filling watery.) So, say you do have some undercooked bits of sweet potato.

How many potatoes to cook for 15 people? ›

As a side dish, you should plan on ½ pound of potatoes per person.

When not to eat sweet potatoes? ›

How to tell if sweet potatoes have gone bad. If your sweet potato is soft in spots, smells rotten, or oozes a mysterious liquid, that potato should be discarded. Another sign that sweet potatoes have taken a turn for the worse is if they start growing stalky purplish sprouts.

How do you make sweet potato casserole not watery? ›

Maple syrup, a dash of cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla all make an appearance for an incredible flavor. It's hearty and satisfying. Eggs and cream help stabilize the dish and prevent it from becoming too runny (a common complaint with many sweet potato casserole recipes).

Which is better canned sweet potatoes or fresh sweet potatoes? ›

There were significantly lower amounts of copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, and zinc in canned sweet potatoes than in fresh sweet potatoes and no significant differences in cal- cium, chloride, iron, manganese, and sodium between the fresh and canned samples.

What's the difference between yams and sweet potato casserole? ›

While both yams and sweet potatoes are root vegetables, the taste of each is entirely unique. The orange-fleshed sweet potatoes tend to be much sweeter and creamier in texture compared to yams which have a white flesh that's starchier and more similar to a white potato.

Why is sweet potato casserole not a dessert? ›

Many contend the traditional southern dish is 100 percent a dessert, because its served in a pie crust. But others argue sweet potatoes are vegetables, regardless of the crust, and nobody considers meat pies dessert.

Is it safe to eat a baked sweet potato that was left out overnight? ›

Once they've been cooked, however, they should go in a shallow airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge. They'll stay good there for about five days. Tip: You shouldn't leave cooked sweet potatoes at room temperature for more than two hours, as this can promote bacteria growth and cause foodborne illness.

How to tell if sweet potato casserole is done? ›

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture, then pop it into the oven and let it bake for 40 to 45 minutes. You will know it's done when the topping is lightly browned and the center of your casserole is set and firm.

How many sweet potatoes equal 1 can? ›

Answer: about 3 (unpeeled) fresh sweet potatoes (yams) will yield the equivalent of 1 (29 oz) can Bruce's Yams.

What is the liquid coming out of my baked sweet potato? ›

The ooze is actually referred to as "sap." It is made up of sugar and starch combined with the moisture found in the vegetable, and it escapes out of the damage made from the knife. The sap really equals the sweetness. If it's pouring out of your potato, that means it's a sweet and delicious vegetable.

How many people does 1 sweet potato feed? ›

Peel and season with butter and salt to taste. Use 1 medium sweet potato per person. Boiled sweet potatoes can be used for pies, cookies, casseroles, glazed, candied or frozen.

How many people will 6 lbs of sweet potatoes feed? ›

I did some research, and here's the answer: a large sweet potato is about a ½ pound. You'll want to figure on ⅓ to ½ pound per person.

How many potatoes do you need for 10 servings? ›

The ultimate potato weight table for feeding a crowd
Number of peopleTotal potato weightNumber of medium-size potatoes needed
10.5 lb.1
42 lbs.4
63 lbs.6
105 lbs.10
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How many sweet potatoes is 3 lbs? ›

Number of Sweet Potatoes in a Pound

To get a pound of raw sweet potatoes you'll need: 2 large sweet potatoes, 3 medium sweet potatoes, or 4 small sweet potatoes. If your recipe calls for 2 lbs. of sweet potatoes, simply multiply the above amounts by 2, if it call for 3 pounds, multiply by 3, and so on.

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