Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

This Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe is perfect for any special occasion, Sunday dinner, or your Thanksgiving dinner table. A classic dish that is both scrumptious and simple, with creamy sweet potatoes, crunchy pecans, sweet brown sugar, and of course the special secret ingredients that makes it the most flavorful dish in town.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: christmas recipe, comfort food, copycat, easy side dish, holiday side dish, restaurant recipe, thanksgiving recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 250kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Casserole Set

Cast Iron

Glass Baking Dish

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Ingredients

3 Pounds Sweet Potatoes about 9 medium sweet potatoes, washed, peeled, and diced
1/2 Cup Granulated White Sugar
1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar packed
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4 Tablespoons Butter softened
1/2 Cup Whole Milk
3 Large Eggs

For the Topping:

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar packed
1/2 Cup Pecans chopped
3 Tablespoons Butter
Mini marshmallows optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
First, wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Then dice into small pieces, about 1" cubes.
3 Pounds Sweet Potatoes
Place in a large pot and cover with about 1 inch of cold water. Cook over medium until the potatoes are fork tender.
Then, drain the sweet potatoes. Return to the heat and mash with either a potato masher or hand mixer on low.
Pro Tip. A simple recipe hack is to load the sweet potatoes into a food processor and process until smooth.
Add white sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, butter, whole milk, and eggs. Mash again very well.
1/2 Cup Granulated White Sugar, 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar, 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 4 Tablespoons Butter, 1/2 Cup Whole Milk, 3 Large Eggs
Add the sweet potato mixture to a casserole sized baking dish.
For the topping, drop pads of butter on the top, sprinkle pecans and brown sugar over the top of the casserole.
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, 1/2 Cup Pecans, 3 Tablespoons Butter
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until hot throughout and butter has melted and browned a little.
Top with mini marshmallows before serving if desired.
Mini marshmallows

Notes

How to Reheat Sweet Potato

Reheating sweet potatoes can be a simple and tasty way to enjoy a delightful meal. To achieve the best flavor and mouthwatering soft texture, you can use various methods, such as using an oven, microwave, or even a skillet on your stove.

Oven method. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and wrap the sweet potatoes in aluminum foil, then heat them for about 15-20 minutes, or until they're nice and warm.

Microwave method. If you're in a hurry, you can place the sweet potatoes on a microwave-safe plate, cover them with a damp paper towel, and microwave them for 2-3 minutes.

Skillet method. On the other hand, if you fancy a crispy exterior, heat some oil in a skillet and cook your sweet potatoes on medium heat until they're heated through and a bit crispy on the outside.

For mashed sweet potatoes, the microwave or skillet method works the best. No matter the method you choose, you'll be savoring the delicious flavors of your reheated sweet potatoes in no time.

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