Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this classic Sweet Potato Casserole. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan topping, this dish is a perfect side for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Sweet Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, mix sweet potatoes, sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Spread into baking dish.
- Make Topping: Combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter, stir in pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until topping is golden and casserole is heated through. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made a day ahead and baked before serving.
- Add marshmallows in the last 10 minutes of baking for a classic topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 3/4 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
