Lar's Sweet Potato Casserole
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When I tell you this is a guaranteed crowd pleaser I am not exaggerating! Any one I have served this to that says they aren’t a sweet potato fan is a convert after just one bite! I first shared this recipe in 2016 and it still is one of my biggest blog posts. This is a super easy side dish that could also be a dessert. It is sweet, flavorful, and oh so decadent. If you have family or friends who are gluten-free just omit the bourbon and replace with a tablespoon of Vanilla Extract. 

Here's what you need...
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Part 1~ The Casserole Base


  • 6 medium peeled and diced Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 T Butter
  • 2/3 C Orange Juice
  • 1 T Cinnamon 
  • 2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Salt (taste after its mixed to see if more salt is needed)
  • 1 (or 2) shot of Bourbon (Omit this and add 1 T of Vanilla Extract for a gluten free recipe)



  1. Place the peeled diced potatoes in a pot and cover with water.

  2. Boil until fork tender then drain in strainer and return to pan
  3. Put all the rest of the casserole base ingredients into the pot and mash together. (This step helps to take out any stress you may have when smashing the potatoes with a hand masher.)😜
  4. Put in greased casserole dish
Part 2~ The Luscious Topping

In a small bowl mix together...

  • 1 softened stick of Butter
  • 1-2 C Chopped Pecans (The amount is solely based on how much you like pecans)
  • 1 C packed Brown Sugar (I prefer dark but light works too)
  • 1 T Allspice
  • 1 T Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  1. Mix well!! (I use my fingers to thoroughly mix the topping)
  2. Sprinkle on top of the potato base
  3. Cook at 350 till heated through and the topping is bubbly, about 25-35 minutes.

This recipe is good to have on the menu for Thanksgiving. The savoriness of the other dishes and the sweetness of this dish make a perfect balance of flavors. 


I really hope you will give this a try. You won't believe how decadent and yummy it is. 

In the next day or so I will be posting my homemade stuffing recipe as well as my fresh cranberry sauce. 😉

Thank you for your awesome support. I have such a passion to help and inspire others to live their best life. Your support makes it possible to follow my passion. 

Lar

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