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    Sweet Potato Casserole With Walnuts

    Published: May 6, 2022 by lynnswayoflife · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Sweet, crunchy, and the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish, this Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts is a must make recipe! Mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy brown sugar topping come together for a simple and easy side dish!

    A spoon is in the sweet potato casserole with walnuts

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    Once November rolls around, I start craving this sweet potato casserole! It's a staple on our Thanksgiving dinner table.

    Hot take though, the sides are better than the turkey, right? Do we really go into Thanksgiving looking forward to the turkey? No! We go in excited for the rice dressing, the mashed potatoes, the Italian stuffed mushrooms, or the stuffing!

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    • Why This Recipe Is Great!
    • Ingredients In Sweet Potato Casserole With Walnuts
    • History of Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Equipment
    • Preparing the Sweet Potatoes
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Variations of Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Other Recipes To Try
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    Why This Recipe Is Great!

    • It can be made ahead of time! Thanksgiving morning gets crazy! Make this casserole entirely ahead of time and bake the morning of.
    • It is a classic Thanksgiving side dish! Thanksgiving is not the same without some sort of sweet potato dish!
    • Sweet potatoes are so good for you! This is kind of a healthy side dish, right?

    Ingredients In Sweet Potato Casserole With Walnuts

    Ingredients for the sweet potato casserole with walnuts
    • Fresh Sweet Potatoes. You will need about 5 potatoes, or 3 cups of cooked sweet potatoes.
    • Butter
    • Eggs. To hold the casserole together and make it light and fluffy.
    • Granulated Sugar. For a little extra sweetness.
    • Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla extract is best.
    • Milk
    • Walnuts. Traditionally pecans are used, but I don't often have pecans on hand. Walnuts are the perfect substitution.
    • Light Brown Sugar
    • Flour
    • Cinnamon

    History of Sweet Potato Casserole

    Sweet potato casserole has morphed through the years, but it originated in the south and was topped with a sweet crumble and pecans.

    Ruth Chris Steakhouse made sweet potato casserole popular as the restaurant chain became popular.

    This recipe is just a little different. Instead of pecans, we are using chopped walnuts. Nuts give this casserole a crunch and a texture you wouldn't otherwise have.

    An overhead shot of the sweet potato casserole with walnuts.

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • Potato Masher
    • Casserole Dish

    Preparing the Sweet Potatoes

    There are so many ways to cook sweet potatoes. Here are just a few ways to get perfectly cooked potatoes.

    • Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes come out perfect every time.
    • Pierce the potatoes and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes to one hour or until soft.
    • Peel the potatoes and place them in a pot of boiling water for 20-25 minutes or until fork tender.
    • Pierce the potatoes and place them in the microwave. Microwave them for 2-3 minutes at a time. Check the potatoes for doneness and add another 2-3 minutes until they are soft and cooked through.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Wash the potatoes and cook them until soft and fully cooked through.

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease the baking dish with butter. Set that aside.

    In a medium bowl, add the topping ingredients. With a fork, mix all the ingredients together until a crumble forms. Set the bowl aside.

    The topping ingredients are added to a bowl
    Add the topping ingredients to a bowl.
    The topping is in crumbles.
    Mix into a crumble.

    When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes, and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar, eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla to the bowl and mash all the ingredients together.

    The potatoes are added to the bowl
    Add the potatoes to a bowl.
    The potatoes are mashed
    Mash the potatoes.
    The ingredients are added to a bowl
    Add the ingredients to the bowl and mix well.

    Pour the sweet potato mixture into the bowl. Crumble the brown sugar topping over the sweet potato mixture.

    Bake for 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Serve immediately.

    The potato mixture is added to the casserole dish.
    Add the potatoes to a baking dish.
    The topping is added to the sweet potatoes
    Top with the walnut and brown sugar topping.

    Variations of Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts

    • Use maple syrup instead of granulated sugar in the potato mixture! Make sure it's pure maple syrup as that is the best quality.
    • Change up the veggies! Butternut squash, acorn squash, or even pumpkin would work as the vegetable in this casserole.
    • Change the topping! Pecans can be using instead of walnuts, but you can also remove the topping completely and add marshmallows instead.
    • To make this even more rich and decadent, use half and half or heavy cream in the potatoes.
    A close up of the sweet potato casserole with walnuts.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use canned sweet potatoes instead of fresh sweet potatoes?

    Yes! Make sure to drain the sweet potatoes before using them. You want to have 3 cups of mashed sweet potatoes for this recipe.

    Does sweet potato casserole with walnuts freeze well?

    Yes! You can make the sweet potato filling and place it into the greased casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil and freeze for up to three months. Take the casserole out of the freezer the day before you need to bake it. Top with the brown sugar and walnut topping right before baking.

    How should leftovers be stored?

    Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers are another great part of Thanksgiving! They will stay fresh for 4-5 days when kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    A spoon is in the sweet potato casserole with walnuts

    Other Recipes To Try

    Did you love this Sweet Potato Casserole With Walnuts? If you did, don't forget to tag me on social media on Instagram or Facebook and share this recipe on Pinterest! Thanks for sharing this journey with me and enjoy these delicious recipes!

    • Easy Baked Brown Sugar Carrots
    • Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cranberries
    • Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix
    • Pumpkin Waffles with Pancake Mix

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    A spoon is in the sweet potato casserole with walnuts

    Sweet Potato Casserole With Walnuts

    Sweet, crunchy, and the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish, this Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts is a must make recipe! Mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy brown sugar topping come together for a simple and easy side dish!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Sweet Potato Casserole With Walnuts
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 351kcal
    Author: Lynn Polito

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Baking Dish
    • Potato Masher

    Ingredients

    • 5 Sweet Potatoes Cooked and Peeled
    • 4 tablespoon Butter Softened
    • 2 Eggs
    • ½ cup Sugar
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla
    • ½ cup Whole Milk

    For the Topping

    • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts
    • 1 cup Brown Sugar
    • ½ cup Flour
    • 4 tablespoon Butter Softened
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Wash the potatoes and cook them until soft and fully cooked through.
    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease the baking dish with butter. Set that aside.
    • In a medium bowl, add the topping ingredients. With a fork, mix all the ingredients together until a crumble forms. Set the bowl aside.
    • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes, and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar, eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla to the bowl and mash all the ingredients together.
    • Pour the sweet potato mixture into the bowl. Crumble the brown sugar topping over the sweet potato mixture.
    • Bake for 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    There are so many ways to cook sweet potatoes. Here are just a few ways to get perfectly cooked potatoes.
    • Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes come out perfect every time.
    • Pierce the potatoes and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes to one hour or until soft.
    • Peel the potatoes and place them in a pot of boiling water for 20-25 minutes or until fork tender.
    • Pierce the potatoes and place them in the microwave. Microwave them for 2-3 minutes at a time. Check the potatoes for doneness and add another 2-3 minutes until they are soft and cooked through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 13651IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg
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