Simple Sweet Potato Pie
This Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams is the side dish you have been looking for! With a smooth, creamy filling made from canned sweet potatoes and a crunchy, nutty topping this simple dish is pure comfort. It’s simple to make and perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want to level up your dinner!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
Filling
- 40 oz can sweet potatoes/yams drained
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup almond milk or whole milk, soy milk, coffee rich
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
Topping
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup butter or margarine, plant based butter substitute
Instructions
- Prepare an 8" springform pan by spraying liberally with cooking spray and wrapping the bottom in aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- In a blender or large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, combine drained sweet potatoes, sugar, almond milk, vanilla, and eggs. Pour smooth filling mixture into the prepared springform pan.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, pecans and butter. Once combined, spread evenly on top of sweet potato mixture.
- Bake at 400℉ for 35-40 minutes, until the middle is set. If it’s getting too dark, but middle is not yet set, lightly cover with foil.
Notes
- To make and freeze ahead of time: Bake the sweet potato casserole all the way through, and then let it cool completely. Wrap it well in layers of plastic wrap and then top with foil for best results and then put into the freezer. Sweet potato casserole freezes well up for up to three months.
- To make a day in advance: Follow the recipe as directed and let cool. Cover well and refrigerate once cooled completely. Before serving, bring to room temperature on the counter and then reheat on 300℉ for about 20 minutes. You don't want to dry it out, just warm it up.
- Double the recipe: The sweet potato casserole doubles easily to feed a larger crowd. Double all the ingredients and bake it in a 9x13" pan.
- Yam Substitute: If you don't want to use canned yams, easily swap mashed sweet potatoes in the same quantity and follow the recipe as written.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
