Description
This Easy Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic American side dish perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving. It features creamy mashed sweet potatoes blended with warm spices, eggs, and butter, topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar crumb topping. Baked until golden brown and bubbly, it offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your casserole evenly.
- Mix the sweet potato base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare the casserole dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking, then pour the sweet potato mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Make the topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and softened butter using a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly and coarse.
- Add the topping: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish to create a crunchy layer.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Cool and serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly after baking to set before serving warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole a day ahead and bake it just before serving to save time.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute them with oats for a similar texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
