20 Irresistible Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Hey there! Sweet potato casserole is the ultimate comfort side dish—creamy, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. This collection of the 20 best sweet potato casserole recipes covers everything from nostalgic classics to healthier, vegan, savory, and creative twists. Each recipe includes full ingredients (for 8-10 servings), detailed instructions, and approximate nutrition per serving.

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense, offering high vitamin A, fiber, and antioxidants, making many of these truly healthy casserole meals.

General Tips for Success

Use about 4 lbs sweet potatoes per recipe. Bake them whole at 400°F for 50-60 minutes for the richest flavor. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Most bake at 350-375°F.

The Top 20 Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

1. Classic Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

The iconic holiday favorite with fluffy, golden-toasted marshmallows.

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs sweet potatoes
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup milk or half-and-half
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• 3-4 cups mini marshmallows

Detailed Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake sweet potatoes until tender (50-60 min). Cool, peel, and mash.
2. Lower oven to 350°F. Grease dish.
3. Mix mashed potatoes with butter, milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
4. Spread evenly in dish.
5. Bake 25 minutes.
6. Top with marshmallows and bake 5-10 more minutes until toasted.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 320 | Carbs: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | High in Vitamin A

2. Pecan Streusel Sweet Potato Casserole

Crunchy, buttery pecan streusel for perfect texture.

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs sweet potatoes
• ⅓ cup milk
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Topping: 1 cup chopped pecans, ¾ cup brown sugar, ½ cup flour, ⅓ cup melted butter

Detailed Instructions:

1. Bake and mash sweet potatoes.
2. Mix with filling ingredients until smooth.
3. Spread in dish.
4. Combine topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over.
5. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until golden.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 380 | Carbs: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g

3. Vegan Coconut Milk Sweet Potato Casserole

Creamy dairy-free version with toasted coconut-pecan topping.

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs sweet potatoes
• 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Topping: 1 cup pecans, ½ cup shredded coconut, ¼ cup maple syrup

Detailed Instructions:

1. Mash cooked sweet potatoes.
2. Stir in coconut milk, maple, vanilla, cinnamon.
3. Spread in dish.
4. Mix and sprinkle topping.
5. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 280 | Carbs: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g

4. Maple Pecan Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

Naturally sweetened with minimal added sugar.

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs sweet potatoes
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Topping: 1½ cups pecan halves, 3 tbsp maple syrup

Detailed Instructions:

1. Mash potatoes with milk, syrup, oil, cinnamon.
2. Spread in dish.
3. Toss pecans in maple; top casserole.
4. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 250 | Carbs: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g

5. Savory Herb Sweet Potato Casserole

A sophisticated non-sweet option with herbs and cheese.

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs sweet potatoes
• ¼ cup olive oil or butter
• ½ cup broth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary and thyme
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• Salt & pepper

Detailed Instructions:

1. Mash cooked potatoes.
2. Sauté garlic and herbs in oil; mix with broth and cheese into potatoes.
3. Spread in dish; top with extra cheese.
4. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 200 | Carbs: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g

6. Streusel-Topped Make-Ahead Casserole

Convenient prep-ahead with crunchy streusel.

Ingredients: Same as #2 Pecan Streusel.

Detailed Instructions: Follow #2. Assemble filling ahead (up to 2 days); add streusel before baking.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 380 | Carbs: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g

7. Brown Sugar Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Extra caramel-rich from brown sugar.

Ingredients: Similar to #2; increase brown sugar to ½ cup in filling and topping.

Detailed Instructions: Follow #2 with extra brown sugar.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 400 | Carbs: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 35g

8. Vegan Pecan-Topped Casserole

Plant-based and full of flavor.

Ingredients: Similar to #3; focus on pecans for topping.

Detailed Instructions: Follow #3, emphasizing pecan topping.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 270 | Carbs: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g

9. Coconut Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Tropical twist with coconut crunch.

Ingredients: Combine coconut milk in base and coconut + pecans in topping.

Detailed Instructions: Follow #3 with extra coconut.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 300 | Carbs: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g

10. Simple 3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Casserole

Minimalist and naturally delicious.

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs sweet potatoes
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1½ cups pecan halves

Detailed Instructions:

1. Mash baked potatoes with maple syrup.
2. Spread in dish.
3. Top with pecans.
4. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 220 | Carbs: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g

11. Thanksgiving Classic with Marshmallows

Traditional holiday must-have.

Ingredients & Instructions: Identical to #1.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 320 | Carbs: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g

12. Gluten-Free Pecan Crumble Casserole

Gluten-free flour in the crumble.

Ingredients: Same as #2; use gluten-free flour.

Detailed Instructions: Follow #2 with GF flour substitute.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 370 | Carbs: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g

13. Savory Cheese-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

Extra cheesy savory delight.

Ingredients: Similar to #5; increase cheese to ¾ cup.

Detailed Instructions: Follow #5 with more cheese on top.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 220 | Carbs: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g

14. Bourbon-Infused Sweet Potato Casserole

Grown-up flavor with bourbon depth.

Ingredients: Add ¼ cup bourbon to any sweet base (e.g., #2).

Detailed Instructions: Mix bourbon into filling; proceed as base recipe.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 350 | Carbs: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 25g

15. Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern fruity favorite.

Ingredients: Add 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (drained) to base.

Detailed Instructions: Stir pineapple into mashed potatoes; top with marshmallows or pecans.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 300 | Carbs: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g

16. Nut-Free Oat Streusel Casserole

Allergy-friendly crunchy oats.

Ingredients: Replace pecans with 1½ cups rolled oats in streusel.

Detailed Instructions: Follow streusel recipe with oats instead of nuts.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 320 | Carbs: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 25g

17. Low-Carb Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole

Lower sugar and carbs.

Ingredients: Reduce sweetener; add 2 extra eggs for structure.

Detailed Instructions: Minimal sweetener; pecan topping.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 220 | Carbs: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g

18. Spiced Pumpkin Sweet Potato Blend Casserole

Fall flavors with pumpkin.

Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes + 2 cups pumpkin puree; extra cinnamon/nutmeg.

Detailed Instructions: Blend together; top with pecans.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 240 | Carbs: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g

19. Breakfast Sweet Potato Casserole

Savory morning version with eggs.

Ingredients: Diced sweet potatoes, eggs, sausage or veggies, cheese.

Detailed Instructions: Layer ingredients; pour beaten eggs over; bake until set.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 250 | Carbs: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g

20. No-Bake Sweet Potato Casserole Bars

Chilled, no-oven dessert bars.

Ingredients:

• Cooked mashed sweet potatoes
• Dates/nuts for crust
• Coconut milk, spices
• Topping: coconut or nuts

Detailed Instructions:

1. Blend crust; press into pan.
2. Mix filling; spread over crust.
3. Top and chill 4+ hours.

Approx. Nutrition per serving (1/10): Calories: 220 | Carbs: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g

Final Thoughts

These 20 sweet potato casserole recipes give you endless options—sweet, savory, healthy, or indulgent. Pick your favorite and enjoy the comfort!