Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this Sweet Potato Casserole recipe, a classic dish perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a buttery pecan crumble, this side dish is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Mixture:
- 4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 4 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the sweet potato mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugars, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until smooth. Pour into the baking dish.
- Make the topping: In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and butter. Mix until crumbly, then add pecans. Sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated. For a marshmallow topping, substitute pecans with mini marshmallows during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
