🍠✨ Easy Made Paula Deen Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from 3,500 holiday cooks)
📸 900+ home-baked photos | 🥰 Updated June 2025

Nothing says Southern comfort and holiday warmth quite like a big dish of Paula Deen Sweet Potato Casserole. Velvety sweet potatoes, buttery pecan topping, and just the right hint of cinnamon make this casserole an absolute showstopper at any gathering. One spoonful, and you’ll understand why this dish has become a beloved family tradition in so many homes.

📌 Quick Glance – Sweet Potato Casserole

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
• 🍳 Bake Time: 30–40 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 8–10
• 💖 Vibe: Cozy, sweet, nostalgic

⬇️ Jump Ahead

• What You’ll Need
• How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole
• Topping Tips & Flavor Swaps
• Rave Reviews from Holiday Tables
• FAQ – Your Cozy Casserole Questions

🛒 What You’ll Need – Simple, Sweet, Southern Staples

• 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium sweet potatoes)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• Topping: 1 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup melted butter, 1 cup chopped pecans

👩‍🍳 How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel, chop, and boil sweet potatoes until tender. Mash them until smooth.

Make the Base Mixture: In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, beaten eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until creamy and fully combined.

Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans until crumbly.

Assemble: Pour sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the top.

Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.

Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm. Watch everyone come back for seconds (and thirds).

✨ Topping Tips & Flavor Swaps

Add mini marshmallows on top for an extra-sweet, gooey layer.
Use maple syrup or honey instead of part of the sugar for a deeper flavor.
Swap pecans for walnuts if preferred.
For extra spice, add nutmeg or a touch of ground ginger.

💬 Rave Reviews from Holiday Tables

“This is the star of our Thanksgiving table every single year!” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Linda J.

“So buttery and perfectly sweet — it tastes like dessert and side dish in one.” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Marcus T.

“My picky eaters cleaned their plates. This recipe is pure magic.” – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Carol P.

Paula Deen Sweet Potato Casserole

This Southern-style sweet potato casserole is rich, creamy, and topped with a buttery pecan streusel. Inspired by Paula Deen’s beloved recipe, it’s a holiday favorite that doubles as a side dish and dessert!

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Prep Time 19 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, sourhern

Calories: 410

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the sweet potato base:

• 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 3–4 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup melted butter 1 stick
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk

For the pecan topping:

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ⅓ cup melted butter

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Potato masher or mixer
• 9×13-inch baking dish
• Whisk or spoon

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk. Mix well until smooth.
3. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
4. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter until crumbly.
5. Sprinkle topping evenly over the sweet potato layer.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and set.
7. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra depth, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sweet potato base.

You can prepare the casserole a day ahead and bake before serving.

Delicious served warm with whipped cream or as a side to holiday roasts.

❓ FAQ – Your Cozy Casserole Questions

For a truly comforting meal, serve these cheesy, savory bombs with a side of Paula Deen’s Sweet Potato Casserole. The rich, buttery sweetness of the casserole perfectly balances the garlicky, cheesy goodness of the bombs, creating a cozy and irresistible combo everyone will love.