Description
Indulge in this classic Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan topping, this dish is a sweet and savory delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix sweet potato mixture: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare topping: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and flour. Cut in softened butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans.
- Assemble and bake: Spread sweet potato mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle topping evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole in advance and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- For a sweeter variation, add mini marshmallows during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
