You guys, next week is THANKSGIVING!!
Whether you’re ready or not, it’s a comin’!
I am pulling an oldie but a GOODIE recipe out of the archives. This was perhaps the very first Thanksgiving recipe I ever shared…FIFTEEN YEARS AGO! Why did I share it? Because in our family, my grandmother’s SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE is a staple on the Thanksgiving table.
We always have turkey, dressing and this casserole. My grandmother has been making it for years and years and DECADES because it’s so simple, very delicious and always the first side to be devoured. When you see the recipe, you’ll see just how simple this one is to whip up.
From our Thanksgiving table to yours, enjoy! xx
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Sweet Potato Casserole
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 casserole
Description
My grandmother’s SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE is a staple on the Thanksgiving table. We always have turkey, dressing and this casserole. My grandmother has been making it for years and years and DECADES because it’s so simple, very delicious and always the first side to be devoured. When you see the recipe, you’ll see just how simple this one is to whip up.
Ingredients
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4 sweet potatoes, pealed, cooked and cooled (or 2 large cans of canned sweet potatoes, drained)
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1 tablespoon milk
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 cup praline pecans (either store bought or homemade)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked sweet potatoes (or canned potatoes) with milk, cinnamon, vanilla and brown sugar. Spread mixture into a lightly greased 8×8 inch baking dish and top with praline pecans (or a 9×12 works if you want your casserole not quite so thick). Bake about 20 to 25 minutes or until casserole is brown and bubbly.
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Remove from oven and serve.
Notes
It’s as easy as that! For an easy side, use canned sweet potatoes (drained) and buy your praline pecans. If you want to see a simple way to make praline pecans, head HERE. I often just buy candied pecans on the nut aisle of my grocery store and substitute with those instead. Either way works just fine!
Nancy Granger says
This is a much easier recipe than the one I’ve always made. I’m definitely going to try your grandmother’s. Thanks for sharing.
Tanya Madden says
This is what I’m always in charge of at Thanksgiving…Yaya’s Sweet Potatoes! Slightly different but finally after many years figured out to just boil the whole potatoes skin and all and they peel right off before mashing! 👍
Ranisa Brletich says
OH! I was looking for something like this to try this year.
Christy says
I think I’m gonna do this with half pecans and half marshmallows 🙂
Kathy says
Printed this to make this year for Thanksgiving!
Debra Lowe says
This looks yummy and easy! Thanks for sharing – going to try your recipe this year!
Sandra Roberts says
Please let your grandmother know that her sweet potato casserole will be a part of our Thanksgiving dinner this year!
Mix and Match Mama says
I will!!