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Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter holiday dish that goes with a variety of topping options. It is also a delicious side that pairs perfectly with other holiday main dishes. 

However, at Cracker Barrel, you can try the most delicious Sweet Potato Casserole on any given day through their catering.

Still, if your closest Cracker Barrel doesn’t offer this crowd-pleaser, you can do just fine by making your version at home.

Read on for the simplest yet delicious Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe.

Disclaimer: this recipe is great to prepare ahead of time.

How to Make Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole

cracker barrel sweet potato casserole

There is a thing about casseroles: everyone thinks they’re super time-consuming and contain a lot of complex ingredients. However, this Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole requires minimal ingredients and effort.

Besides, it is a sweet and decadent treat for a low-carb diet, since it’s a source of vitamins and minerals with low sugar content. And it’s gluten-free.

It’s just sweet potatoes, nutmeg, and whole milk. But other ingredients add to the flavor palate.

Ingredients:

(12 servings)

For the casserole:

  • 4 medium to large sweet potatoes
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened

For the topping:

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup pecans
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

Instructions:

Sweet potato casseroles are never difficult to make. However, they may sometimes be hard to make right. The secret is the combination of sweet potatoes, butter, milk, and nutmeg.

Nevertheless, the flavors and texture of this Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole are much more versatile and harder to get.

But we’ve got you covered. Follow along for the best ideas on how to make a tempting Sweet Potato Casserole even better.

Step 1:

Begin by washing and peeling your sweet potatoes. Then chop them into small pieces.

Step 2:

Place the sweet potatoes in a pot with water and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until tender.

Preheat an oven to 350 °F while the sweet potatoes are cooking.

Step 3:

Drain and mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or a hand mixer on low speed.

Step 4:

Combine flour, nutmeg, brown sugar, cinnamon, white sugar, vanilla extract, salt, milk, and eggs in a large bowl and beat on low speed with a hand mixer until well combined.

Pour the mashed sweet potato mixture into a greased casserole and set it aside.

Step 5:

Add 3 tablespoons of butter and ⅓ cup of brown sugar to a small pan and cook over medium heat. Whisk until it’s well combined.

Step 6:

Arrange the chopped pecans on top of the sweet potato casserole, and pour the brown sugar and butter mixture.

Put in the oven to bake for about 30 minutes at 350 °F.

Note: if you have some other preferred method of cooking your sweet potatoes, you can opt for it.

You can just as well cook the Sweet Potato Casserole on the stove or in a microwave, as long as they are peeled and mashed.

Take it out of the oven and enjoy your perfect Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole!

Ingredient Substitution

Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole is a simple dish packed with so many flavors you feel like you can hardly change anything if you want it to taste like Cracker Barrels. However, as long as you have the sweet potatoes, you can go for as many ingredient variations as you like. Just keep the main ingredients the Sweet Potato Casserole calls for and you’re good to go.

Consider these tasty alternatives.

Almond flour

Since almond flour is low in carbohydrates, it makes a great all-purpose flour substitute. Almond flour is made of almonds processed into flour and works best for baking at low temperatures.

Just replace the all-purpose flour with almond flour in a 1:1 ratio.

Ginger

Ginger is a flowering plant, though its root is always referred to as ginger. Despite the less sweet but spicier flavor, it can be used as a substitute for nutmeg in savory vegetable-based dishes.

You can choose dry ginger instead of fresh while maintaining the 1:1 substitute ratio.

Light cream

Light cream is a great replacement option for whole milk that will add more creaminess and richness to your Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole.

You will notice a much higher level of richness with the light cream since the dairy fat is much higher.

Light cream doesn’t have to be pasteurized. It provides similar flavors and texture to whole milk, but it’s thicker in consistency.

If you want to create a similar consistency to the whole milk, combine ½ cup of light cream and ½ cup of water.

What to Serve with Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole

Since Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole is quite tasty and can be made beforehand, it’s the best main, side, or even dessert dish.

Besides, it also leaves you full and satisfied.

It’s just that it is too simple to make, turning it into the perfect comfort food.

And even though it is more than enough to satisfy your taste buds, it is usually served as a side dish to various dishes.

Stuffed chicken

Chicken breasts are a great option when it comes to a Sweet Potato Casserole pairing since they go well with so many other foods. And stuffed chicken breasts are even better.

Just slice some chicken breast, stuff it with a cheese mixture, season with some common spices, and bake for about 30 minutes. You’ll get a tender, cheese, and juicy pairing for your savory Sweet Potato Casserole.

Vegetable lasagna

If there is a dish that can be eaten at any time of the year and still feel great, it’s lasagna. This vegetable lasagna is super easy to make and is incredibly delicious.

While the pasta, sauce, and cheese provide a perfect base for the dish, the veggies add some acidity and richness to the dish.

These flavors are a great pairing to the sweet and savory potato casserole. And this mix of flavors balances the dish perfectly.

To make it even more hearty, you can add some ground beef instead of vegetables.

Salmon

If you want to kick up a classic recipe to go well with the Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole, grill some salmon.

Of course, everyone knows how delicious grilled salmon can be, but adding some root vegetables can make it take a completely different turn.

And the Sweet Potato Casserole will add a unique twist.

However, make sure to cook a mild-flavored salmon, so the sweet potatoes don’t mask their flavor.

How to Reheat Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole

This Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is enough for 12 servings. And though it is tempting, you might not finish it in one round.

That’s why you have to know how to reheat it properly, so it tastes as fresh as the night before.

Reheat Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole in a Microwave

Transfer your casserole into a microwave-safe dish and cover with a microwave-safe lid. Heat the sweet potato casserole on high heat for about 2 minutes. Stir in 30 seconds intervals so it heats evenly.

If the casserole seems a little dry after being stored in a fridge, pour in some water or, even better, the whole milk you used for the recipe.

Reheat Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole in an Oven

An oven is the best way to reheat the Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole. Just preheat an oven to 350 °F and reheat the casserole for about 15 minutes until piping hot.

How to Store Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole

Baked sweet potatoes can last 3-5 days in the fridge, as long as they’ve been stored properly.

And since bacteria can grow rapidly between 40-140°F temperatures, it’s better not to let the casserole sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Store Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole in a Fridge

Before you store the Sweet Potato Casserole in the fridge, let it cool to room temperature.

Then, transfer to an air-tight container and store for about 3-5 days.

Store Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole in a Freezer

The best way to freeze this Sweet Potato Casserole for later is before baking. Just follow all the steps in the recipe, but don’t bake the dish.

Instead, cover it with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze it for up to 3 months.

Then, once you feel like having this Sweet Potato Casserole, let the casserole defrost in the fridge and just follow along with the baking step.

cracker barrel sweet potato casserole

Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Sweet and savory Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole will go well in both fancy family dinners and any weekday meals. It is a healthy source of minerals and vitamins that makes it perfect for a low-carb diet. Additionally, it is super easy to make!
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 371 kcal
Equipment
  • pot
  • Potato masher or hand mixer
  • Casserole
Ingredients
  
For the casserole
  • 4 medium to large sweet potatoes
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
For the topping
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup pecans
  • cup brown sugar
Instructions
 
  • Begin by washing and peeling your sweet potatoes. Then chop them into small pieces.
  • Place the sweet potatoes in a pot with water and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until tender. Preheat an oven to 350 °F while the sweet potatoes are cooking.
  • Drain and mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or a hand mixer on low speed.
  • Combine flour, nutmeg, brown sugar, cinnamon, white sugar, vanilla extract, salt, milk, and eggs in a large bowl and beat on low speed with a hand mixer until well combined. Pour the mashed sweet potato mixture into a greased casserole and set it aside.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of butter and ⅓ cup of brown sugar to a small pan and cook over medium heat. Whisk until it’s well combined.
  • Arrange the chopped pecans on top of the sweet potato casserole, and pour the brown sugar and butter mixture.
    Put in the oven to bake for about 30 minutes at 350 °F. Note: if you have some other preferred method of cooking your sweet potatoes, you can opt for it.
    You can just as well cook the Sweet Potato Casserole on the stove or in a microwave, as long as they are peeled and mashed.
    Take it out of the oven and enjoy your perfect Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole!
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 6695IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1.2mg

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