Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this classic Sweet Potato Casserole. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan streusel, this dish is a must-have for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and boiled)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping:
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare topping: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, softened butter, and pecans until crumbly.
- Assemble: Spread sweet potato mixture in a greased baking dish. Top with the pecan mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and heated through. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Leave some sweet potato chunks for texture.
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Add marshmallows for a classic touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop (about ¾ cup)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
