Two Thanksgiving Sides: Grandma Delp's Pumpkin Casserole and Sweet Potato Casserole

by Valorie Delp | More from this Blogger

13 Nov 2007 07:54 AM

This is a blog directly from the forums. When member QueenAngie asked us what we're cooking for Thanksgiving dinner this year, a conversation of foods, customs and recipe sharing ensued. Someone asked for a sweet potato casserole recipe and so I thought I'd oblige with my favorite sweet potato casserole.

Sweet Potato Casserole

You will need:

3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes

2/3 cup white sugar

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup butter, softened

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, vanilla, milk, and beaten eggs. Mix well. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. In a medium mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, flour, and 1/4 cup margarine. Mix well. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Pumpkin Casserole

A few years ago I abandoned the sweet potato casserole in favor of a pumpkin casserole that my mother in law makes. I figured, like most recipes, I'd find it again all over the internet but such was not the case. I don't know where she got the recipe but since I can't find it anywhere else, I've named it after her. It has replaced any candied yams or sweet potato casseroles on our table. . .so I thought I'd share. I think the pumpkin has a richer flavor than does sweet potatoes and I like the extra texture of the coconut.

Grandma Delp's Pumpkin Casserole

You will need:

3c. Pumpkin (canned)

1 stick of butter, softened

2 eggs

¼ cup of milk

½ cup of sugar

1 tsp of vanilla

1 cup of coconut

½ cup of flour

2/3 cup of brown sugar

1 cup of pecans

1 stick of butter, softened

2 tbsp of hot water

In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, butter, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and coconut. Pour into a 9 x 13 x 2 in. casserole dish. In a smaller bowl mix together the flour, brown sugar, pecans and water. Cut in the butter. Sprinkle the topping on the pumpkin casserole and put in the oven at 350 for about 30 to 40 minutes. The top should be bubbly.

Other Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Recipes

Lighten Up Your Thanksgiving Dinner with Sweet Potatoes

Ode to the Sweet Potato

Bring on the Pumpkins: How to Cook with Fresh Pumpkins

Thanksgiving Appetizers: Pumpkin Soup

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Hello everybody! My name is Valorie and I am one busy lady! When I'm not writing or editing for families, I am busy trying to get my brood of 5 in line.

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mommy2067 (19626) 15 Nov 2007 10:29 PM

Thanks Val...this all sound sooooo great and yummy!! I will definitely be giving a few of them a go in the kitchen...Thanks again!!