Grandma Carol's Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

The best sweet potato casserole ever! This recipe was handed down to me by my mother-in-law. I get so many compliments on this dish and so many requests for this recipe. This really makes me look forward to Thanksgiving! You can use whatever chopped nuts you prefer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• 4 (15.5 ounce) cans mashed sweet potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Stir mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a large bowl until smooth; transfer to a casserole dish.

Step 3

Mix brown sugar, pecans, coconut, and 1/2 cup butter in a bowl; spread atop the filling.

Step 4

Bake casserole in preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.