Grandma's Heavenly Sweet Potato Delight

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Grandma's Heavenly Sweet Potato Delight brings the comforting flavors of a vegetarian American classic to your holiday gatherings. This dish features creamy sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy, caramelized layer of brown sugar, pecans, and coconut, creating a delightful contrast in texture. Free from dairy, eggs, nuts, and gluten, it caters to various dietary needs while delivering a sweet, satisfying taste.

This versatile casserole shines as a side dish or a sweet treat, making it a must-have for your festive table. With EasyChef Pro, you can easily access this recipe and create a convenient shopping list for the lowest cost per serving. Elevate your meal prep with EasyChef Pro today!

Overview

Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without Grandma's Sweet Potato Casserole. This dish is a delightful blend of sweet potatoes and a crunchy topping, making it feel like a dessert. It's a family favorite that everyone will love!

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Cups sweet potatoes, mashed
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 0.5 Cup milk
• 0.33 Stick butter, softened
• 2 Large eggs, whisked
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Cup brown sugar
• 0.33 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Cup pecans, chopped
• 1 Cup coconut, shredded
• 0.33 Stick butter, softened

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1.5-quart casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, milk, softened butter, whisked eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish.
3. For the topping, combine the brown sugar and flour in a large bowl. Add the chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and softened butter, mixing until well combined. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the casserole dish.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.

Enjoy this delicious casserole as a side dish or a sweet treat during your holiday meals!