A delicious whipped sweet potato casserole with a crunchy cinnamon-pecan topping.
Fall also brings all of my favorite holiday treats pumpkin bread, pecan pie and my mothers fresh apple cake. Oh how I love the foods of the holiday season. Thanksgiving is my favorite food holiday because it's the one time of the year that I get to quality time with family and friends and enjoy all of our favorite fall dishes.
I look so forward to planning our big thanksgiving dinner with my mother in law. We get so excited about all the dishes that we'll be preparing together. Mom has her favorites and I have mine. Combined we can throw together one awesome Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone has their one holiday dish that they look forward to every year.
You know the one dish you cant wait to dig into when it's placed on the table. Well for me it's my favorite Sweet Potato Casserole! Fresh whipped sweet potatoes made with sugar, sweet milk, butter, eggs, spices and topped off with a crunchy cinnamon-pecan topping. Oh goodness there's nothing better. I know that you probably have your own favorite sweet potato casserole recipe, but I hope you'll give this recipe a try.
Yield: 6
Sweet Potato Casserole
A delicious whipped sweet potato casserole with a crunchy cinnamon-pecan topping.
Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 H & 15 M
Ingredients
- 3 - lbs sweet potatoes (approx 6-7 )
- 1/2 - cup butter, softened
- 1 - large egg, beaten
- 1/3 - cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 - teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 - teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 - teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1/2 - cup granulated sugar
Crunchy Pecan Topping
- 1 - cup brown sugar
- 1/3 - cup flour
- 1/4 - cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 - cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, turning the potatoes once.
- When the sweet potatoes are fork tender remove from the Microwave and cool completely. Remove the skin and discard.
- Add cooked sweet potatoes, butter, egg, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, vanilla and spices together.
- Blend everything together with a mixer until smooth. Pour sweet potato mixture into a greased 8 x 4 round or 8 x 8 square inch baking dish. Set aside and prepare topping.
- Mix all the topping ingredients together. Drop the topping evenly over the top of the sweet potato mixture. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes until bubbly and the topping is crispy.
Notes:
A crunchy Rice Krispies topping can also be made. Add 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups rice Krispies cereal, and 1 - cup chopped pecans. Mix all of the ingredients together and use in place of the crunchy topping above.
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have a great day. Take care:)
~kat
Have a wonderfull day Tina!
YUM.
I sure would love to win that turkey.. I have no idea how we will afford one anyway. LOL
Here's another favorite holiday recipe:
Green bean rolls
cut one package of bacon in half across the short ways, to make double the slices. Rub with brown sugar, place four to five canned green beans on one end and roll up, securing with a toothpick...continue until all bacon ad all green beans are done. Place on a cookie sheet and drizzle with pancake syrup and bake until crispy and candied...sooo good.
Every year I have to make the mashed potatoes...a secret I learned from the Pioneer woman is that you add cream cheese! Sure its not very low calorie but its ok on Thanksgiving!!
I can't wait for Thanksgiving dressing and of course Fried Turkey - YUMMY!
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Christie C
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MY DAUGHTER ALWAYS MADE A SWEET POTATO CASSELORE AND WE DEVOURED IT..
WHY DO WE ONLY MAKE THEM AT THANKSGIVING.. I COULD EAT ONE RIGHT NOW..
PLEASE ENTER ME IN YOUR BUTTERBALL GIVEAWAY.
BLESSINGS,
MAURINE
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Would love to win a turkey - please enter me!
As an adult I've always lived far away from my family and about 5 years ago I moved to the same city that several of my Aunts & Uncles lived in & we started a tradition of having a family Thanksgiving dinner the Sunday before the actual day to allow everyone to celebrate with their other families the day of.
My first year at the family dinner, I made deviled eggs. My Each of my Uncles came up to me to thank me for such a perfect treat, as their mother (my grandmother) passed away the year before & that year no one made deviled eggs and no one had thought about them for that year either, until I came. It was a beautiful Thanksgiving & I feel like by including them in our meal somehow it makes her closer to us!
My Mom makes sweet potato casserole but I've never seen it made with rice krispie cereal. I always just pull the topping off and nibble on it, don't care much for sweet potatoes.
I had just gotten out of the shower and threw my terry cloth robe on. Went into the kitchen to stir my corn that was cooking on my gas range. As I stood there stiring my corn, I heard a crackling noise. And then I smelled smoke. And in 2 seconds flat, I was on fire. The whole front of my robe was in flames. And for some strange reason I didnt freak out or make a peep, I quickly flung off my robe,now standing in my kitchen totally naked with my robe on the floor in flames. My arm hair,eye lashes and eye browns were a bit crispy. I walked into my bedroom where my husband was and just kinda looked at him with a shocked look on my face. He said, "what in the world happened to you" I told him I was on fire. He ran into the kitchen and put out the fire on my robe, while I began stirring my corn again(naked)! LOL..Now that I think about it I was probably in a bit of shock because seriously, who would go back to stiring the corn with out clothes on!!! LOL LOL LOL
Grind 1 pkg cranberries, 2 peeled oranges and 2 peeled apples.
Add 4 C hot water to 3 boxes Jello (2 cherry,1 lemon)or (3 cranberry, raspberry or strawberry) Add 1 1/2 C sugar.
Mix all together with 1 lg can crushed pineapple (drained)and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
Pour into mold or pretty clear bowl and chill.
After 4 months unemployed we could sure use a turkey for Thanksgiving♥
But just as I was about to put the Stuffing in the oven, I dropped the bowl, shattering the glass dish and sending stuffing all over the kitchen. I think I actually cried. My husband sent me back to the store, and after finding one that was open, I made a second batch.
We still talk about that Thanksgiving and how we like our "Stuffing, hold the glass shards"
Blessings,
Kath
1 chicken slowly poached with onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and peppercorns. Drain vegetables and reserve stock. Debone chicken and set aside.
Saute 1 large onion, bell pepper, celery, and bunch of green onions. Add to 2 corn breads that have been crumbled. Add chicken, 1 cup of cream, and 6 eggs that have been beaten till frothy (this will make it souffle like). Add enough of the reserved stock that will make it quite wet and finally add sage..fresh or dried.
bake in a 350 oven in a roasting pan or large casserole dish for an hour or until the consistency you prefer.
Free Butterball Turkey - YUMMM!!!
Lory
lpenniman @ mchsi.com
My biggest blooper: first Thanksgiving as a bride, was going to cook my first turkey and we invited a young lady to eat who had no where to go. My oven went out, couldn't get into a neighbors house. Gave the turkey away and fried a chicken in an electric skillet. Problem is I didn't know how to fry. Ugh, it was bad. We still laugh.
She loved Thanksgiving turkey & I can still make one as well as she could. I hope I win!
Jen
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Our all time favorite, for relatives and my own family, would be my Aunt June's Peanut Butter Pie! I know it's weird to have peanut butter on Thanksgiving (we make other traditional pies too), but it's been a tradition on my dad's side of the family since I was little, and it tastes amazing! ;D So there are lot's of memories wrapped up in this delicious pie from Thanksgiving's long gone. :)
Blessings!
~Miss Rachel~
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/cranberry-orange-sauce-recipe/index.html
My favorite memory is here on my blog~ http://thehummingbirdhollow.blogspot.com/2009/11/apple-dumpling-memories.html
Everyday with Granny's cooking was like a holiday.Holidays were EVEN MORE special.
~Tina
Thanks for the chance to win a Butterball, they are the best!
Looking forward to Thanksgiving and I've prepared and frozen everyone's favorite casserole/dish/dessert ahead of time so that hopefully I can bake our Turkey then spend time with family instead of over the stove:)
Blessings today and every day,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
We always roast our turkey upside down, too. The back is where the most fat is and when it's on top during roasting it bastes the dryer breast meat. Our bird always turns out wonderfully juicy and delicious. We flip it over for the last 30 minutes or so to make sure the breast browns nicely. Try it - it sounds odd but it works GREAT!
For over 30 years I have made cranberry relish every year. Usually I make several batches starting before Thanksgiving and going right through Christmas. Not only does it go well with turkey and the trimmings but it is fantastic with chicken or ham. In a pinch it really dresses up a balogna sandwich!
Cranberry Relish
1 lb fresh cranberries
1 large naval orange
1 cup white sugar
1 cinnamon stick
Check the cranberries for uglies, etc. Rinse them and drain.
Cut the orange in pieces about 1/2 to 1 inch size - including peel, white part and all but remove any seeds.
Process the orange segments and berries until they are chopped well. I've used a blender to do this but be careful not to puree them.
Combine chopped fruit, sugar and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and, stirring frequently, heat JUST to boiling. Do not let it really boil; you just want it to heat through and melt the sugar. Don't wander off - it only takes a few minutes but is not so good if overcooked. If you watch closely you will notice a slight change in color - it brightens to a really jewel red when it's done.
Chill the relish in a covered container and serve cold with just about anything.
Tammy
I've been reading your blog for quite a while now, so I figured it was about time I posted. Your recipes are marvelous!
Love your blog so much!
* 1 cup half-and-half
* 1 (29-ounce) can pumpkin puree
* 2 cups light brown sugar, lightly packed
* 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 6 extra-large egg yolks
* 2 packages (4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
* 2 ripe banana, finely mashed
* 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus more for garnish, optional
* 2 cups cold heavy cream
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
Heat the half-and-half, pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water until hot, about 5 minutes. Whisk the egg yolks in another bowl, stir some of the hot pumpkin into the egg yolks to heat them, then pour the egg-pumpkin mixture back into the double boiler and stir well. Heat the mixture over the simmering water for another 4 to 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken, stirring constantly. You don't want the eggs to scramble. Remove from the heat.
Dissolve the gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Add the dissolved gelatin, banana, and orange zest to the pumpkin mixture and mix well. Set aside to cool.
* 1 cup half-and-half
* 1 (29-ounce) can pumpkin puree
* 2 cups light brown sugar, lightly packed
* 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 6 extra-large egg yolks
* 2 packages (4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
* 2 ripe banana, finely mashed
* 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus more for garnish, optional
* 2 cups cold heavy cream
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
Heat the half-and-half, pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water until hot, about 5 minutes. Whisk the egg yolks in another bowl, stir some of the hot pumpkin into the egg yolks to heat them, then pour the egg-pumpkin mixture back into the double boiler and stir well. Heat the mixture over the simmering water for another 4 to 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken, stirring constantly. You don't want the eggs to scramble. Remove from the heat.
Dissolve the gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Add the dissolved gelatin, banana, and orange zest to the pumpkin mixture and mix well. Set aside to cool.
One Thanksgiving, I took my cornbread dressing cooked in a large glass Pyrex dish out of the oven and set it on the front burner of my cooktop. A few minutes later, it all exploded sending dressing and glass shards all over my kitchen! I turned on the back burner to cook the giblet gravy but actually turned the front burner on instead. Long story short, one huge mess to clean up. Taught me to be more careful.
Stella Boatman
Thanks again
Ratnay
Pineapple Casserole
For a medium size casserole dish*:
4 cups bread cubes (about the size of sugar cubes)
3 beaten large eggs
1 (20 oz.) can of pineapple tidbits, drained
2 cups sugar
1 cup REAL butter, melted
Toss bread cubes with drained pineapple. Place in baking dish. Mix other ingredients and pour over bread mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
*I use a Corning Ware casserole dish—about 10 inches square.
For a 13x9 dish:
6 cups bread cubes
4 beaten large eggs
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 cups sugar
1 ½ cup melted REAL butter
Follow same directions as above
Pick me! Pick me!
Line a pie plate with unbaked pie crust, homemade or ready made.
Bake @ 425 for 10 min. remove from oven and put 3 Tbs melted butter into crust
Sprinkle 1/3 C brown sugar evenly over butter
Sprinkle 1/3 C chopped pecans over crust. Return to oven and bake till golden brown, Remove from oven and cool completely.
Filling:
In large bowl 1 gallon good vanilla ice cream, softened but not melted.
In med. saucepan heat till sugar is melted:
1 C brown sugar
3 tsp pumplin pie spice
3 C canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
Cool slightly and fold into ice cream. Spoon into cooled crust.Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight. When ready to serve let stand at room temp about 20 min, Top with whipped cream or Cool Whip
This is so good, it won me a grand prize a few years ago in a local cookbook contest.
Please enter me in your Butterball contest. I always insist on a butterball turkey for Thanksgiving.
Crossing my fingers and good luck to all!
I love Sweet Potato Casserole. I usually make a small amount since no one else in my family likes it.
Happy Holidays!
Stephanie
I have a story that makes me smile when I think of Thanksgiving and Turkey. I am the youngest of 10 children. Since forever, we have always had a big family style Thanksgiving with all of my siblings and their families. It usually consisted of 50+ people. We almost always had it at my house since hubby and I had the biggest one in the family and could accomodate everyone. I always made the turkey so no one had to try and transport such a big bird across town. When my daddy died, we stopped getting together and just started having dinner with our own families. The first Thanksgiving that we didn't get together, my telephone was ringing off the hook. I felt like the Butteball Hotline and Betty Crocker both. I bet everyone of my sisters called me atleast once that day for a particular recipe or for instructions on how long to cook their turkey. Over the years, the phone doesn't ring as much. I guess they have figured it out for themselves.
Traditional Cdn Thanksgiving included perogies, cabbage rolls and ham.
On Thanksgiving it seems like this is the only day were you eat all day. But I thought I would share with you something "SWEET"
Chocolate Scotcheroos
1 C light corn syrup
1 C Sugar
1 C peanut butter
6 C Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal
1 package (6oz.,1 C) Semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 C butterscotch chips
1. Place corn syrup and sugar into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in Peanut Butter. Mix Well. Add Rice Krispies. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Melt Chocolate and butterscotch chips together in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into 2x1-inch bars when cool.
ENJOY!
I have a lot of Favorites!! But this year I'm going to try and make Mango Pie... I love your site and your great recipes!! I follow your BLOG! Now. THANKS!
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Giblet Gravy
1 cup drippings from turkey
1 cup water
1/2 cup flour (self-rising)
Salt & Peppper to taste
*optional-boil turkey neck in a separate pot and tear the meat off into small peices and add to gravy
We always use alot of gravy so I normally double this recipe if I am going to have family over.
I was wondering could you give me any suggestions on swapping the rice crispies for something else.
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
I hope this helps.
During the Holidays, my family has for over 25 years shared our Thanksgiving with my sisters, their husbands and the children and other family friends who may not have a specific place to spend their Thanksgiving.
We always start with a group prayer with everyone holding hands and giving "THANKS" for this day and the persons who prepared the meal plus others around the world.
It is a big circle in the Kitchen/Den area. It is so much fun to see the excitement of the
children when we do this. They get dressed up and look so nice.
The ladies serve their husbands and children. We have a few tables throughout the house for
everyone to sit and enjoy the
time with each other. There is so
much laughter. Our meal includes
Traditional Butterball Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing with Oysters,
Garlic Mash Potatoes with Giblet Dressing, Red Potato Salad, Italian
Tossed Green Salad with Romaine Lettuce, 5 Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Dish, Fresh Green Beans, Fresh Collard Greens, Fresh Broccilli, Banana Pudding, Sweet Potato Pies, Pumpkin Pies, Fresh Homemade Ice Cream, and Surprise
Desserts.
We sit around and take pictures and have a lasting Family Memory for us to remember especially the
Children. It is so very special.
Oh, I forgot to mention the Young Girls in the Family always prepare a Dance for the Whole Family to View at the End of Thanksgiving Day. We videotape it. One of the girls takes dance classes and act as the Choreographer. What a great dance performance--these young neices and friends prepare! We applause and encourage them....
Faye Stamper