Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
This sweet potato casserole recipe is a delightful mix of creamy sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping, ideal for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash thoroughly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, milk, sugar, vanilla, eggs, and cinnamon (if using). Mix until smooth.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- For the topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and softened butter in a bowl until crumbly. Stir in pecans.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the sweet potato mixture a day ahead and add the topping just before baking.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred or omit for a nut-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
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