Mrs. Lacy’s Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe With Brown Sugar, Pecans & Coconut 🍠❤️
Y’all, if there’s one dish that belongs on every Southern Thanksgiving table, it’s a delicious homemade Sweet Potato Casserole!
And today, Faye from Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford, North Carolina, is showing you how to make one of our absolute favorites!
Our Sweet Potato Soufflé, also known as Sweet Potato Casserole, has a creamy, buttery sweet potato filling topped with a delicious combination of brown sugar, crunchy pecans, and coconut.
And let us tell you, that topping is something special! 😍
Whether you’re preparing Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas lunch, Easter, or a good old-fashioned Sunday meal, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite.
The best part? It’s easy to make with simple ingredients!
🎥 Watch Faye Make Mrs. Lacy’s Sweet Potato Casserole!
Want to see exactly how Faye prepares this delicious Southern favorite?
She’s showing you how to make the creamy sweet potato filling and that wonderful brown sugar, pecan, and coconut topping!
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🍠 Mrs. Lacy’s Sweet Potato Soufflé Recipe
Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes, using cooked sweet potatoes
Bake Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Oven Temperature: 350°F
Servings: Approximately 8–10
Ingredients for the Sweet Potato Filling
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled, and mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ stick butter, melted (approximately 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ingredients for the Brown Sugar, Pecan & Coconut Topping
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ stick butter, melted (approximately 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons)
- 1 cup flaked coconut
Y’all, just wait until you taste this topping! ❤️
👩🍳 Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Lightly grease a baking dish so your casserole doesn’t stick.
Step 2: Prepare Your Sweet Potatoes
Cook your sweet potatoes until they’re tender, then peel and mash them.
Measure out 3 cups of mashed sweet potatoes.
For the smoothest filling, make sure there aren’t any large lumps.
Step 3: Mix the Sweet Potato Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
- Mashed sweet potatoes
- Granulated sugar
- Salt
- Melted butter
- Eggs
- Milk or half-and-half
- Vanilla extract
Mix everything together until smooth and creamy.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Step 4: Make the Brown Sugar, Pecan & Coconut Topping
In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, melted butter, and flaked coconut.
Stir until everything is evenly combined and has a crumbly texture.
This is what gives the casserole that wonderful sweet, buttery, crunchy topping!
Step 5: Add the Topping
Sprinkle the brown sugar, pecan, and coconut mixture evenly over the sweet potato filling.
Make sure you spread it across the entire casserole so everyone gets a little of that delicious topping!
Step 6: Bake
Place your casserole in the preheated oven and bake at 350°F for approximately 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is set.
If needed, continue baking until the center is fully cooked. Because the filling contains eggs, it should reach 160°F in the center.
Step 7: Cool Slightly and Serve!
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
And that’s it!
You’ve got yourself a delicious homemade Southern sweet potato casserole that’s perfect for your holiday table! 🍠❤️
❤️ Faye’s Tips for Making the Best Sweet Potato Casserole
Use fresh sweet potatoes! Cooking and mashing your own sweet potatoes gives the filling a wonderful homemade flavor.
Milk or half-and-half? Either works! Half-and-half will give the filling a slightly richer, creamier texture.
Don’t skip the pecans! They add a wonderful crunch that pairs perfectly with the sweet potatoes and brown sugar.
Love coconut? The coconut adds extra sweetness and texture to the topping.
Want to make it ahead? Prepare the sweet potato filling the day before and refrigerate it in a covered baking dish. Keep the topping separate, then add it just before baking. A cold casserole may need additional baking time.
Cooking for a crowd? Double the recipe and divide it between two baking dishes.
🍠 Is It Sweet Potato Soufflé or Sweet Potato Casserole?
Here’s a question we hear sometimes!
What’s the difference between sweet potato soufflé and sweet potato casserole?
In Southern home cooking, the names are often used interchangeably for a sweet, creamy baked sweet potato dish.
A traditional French soufflé is made differently, but many Southern families call their sweet potato casserole a soufflé because of its soft, fluffy texture.
At Mrs. Lacy’s, we love it either way!
And when it’s topped with brown sugar, pecans, and coconut, you really can’t go wrong!
🦃 The Perfect Southern Thanksgiving Side Dish
This recipe is especially wonderful during the holidays!
It pairs beautifully with:
- Roasted turkey
- Baked ham
- Southern dressing
- Green bean casserole
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
- Homemade dinner rolls
- Cranberry sauce
And while most folks serve sweet potato casserole as a side dish, it’s sweet enough that you might be tempted to eat it for dessert! 😂
❤️ Why We Love Sharing Family Recipes
At Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House, some of our favorite recipes are the ones that bring families together.
They’re the dishes we remember from childhood, the recipes our mothers and grandmothers made, and the foods we look forward to every holiday season.
We hope this sweet potato casserole becomes a favorite tradition in your family, too!
📚 Bring a Little Mrs. Lacy’s Home With You!
Love cooking with Faye? Then you’ll love Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House Cookbook!
Filled with 500 cherished family recipes, it’s a wonderful way to bring a little Southern hospitality into your own kitchen.
❤️ Shop Mrs. Lacy’s Cookbooks Online
Cookbooks are also available at Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford, North Carolina.
They make wonderful gifts for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, and anyone who loves Southern cooking!
❤️ More Cooking With Faye!
At Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House, we love sharing family recipes, easy cooking tips, and a little Southern hospitality with all of you!
Be sure to follow our YouTube channel for more recipes, kitchen tips, and fun with Faye.
And if you’re ever in Sanford, North Carolina, we’d love for you to stop by Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House for lunch and something sweet!
Now we want to know! 🍠❤️ How does your family make sweet potato casserole? Do you prefer a crunchy brown sugar and pecan topping, or are you a marshmallow-on-top kind of person?
Tell us in the comments! We love hearing about your family’s holiday traditions!
