Luby's Cafeteria Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole Recipe

Recreate the beloved sweet potato casserole from Luby's Cafeteria! This comforting classic features creamy, spiced sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan crumble. Perfect for holidays or any family gathering, this recipe is easy to follow and delivers that nostalgic cafeteria taste you crave.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 522.5 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Luby's Cafeteria Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

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How to Make Luby's Cafeteria Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mash cooked sweet potatoes until completely smooth.
  3. Add milk, eggs, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and melted margarine to the mashed sweet potatoes.
  4. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
  5. Pour sweet potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove foil.
  9. In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, pecans, melted butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  10. Sprinkle the pecan crumble topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  11. Bake uncovered for 8-10 more minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
  12. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

202g

Fat

71g

Carbs

23g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Luby's Cafeteria Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole?

Luby's Cafeteria Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Luby's Cafeteria Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole?

Luby's Cafeteria Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole has approximately 522.5 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Luby's Cafeteria Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole?

The key ingredients for Luby's Cafeteria Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole are Sweet Potatoes, Whole Milk, Extra Large Eggs, Sugar, Nutmeg, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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