Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Sweet Potato Casserole with a crunchy Pecan Topping. A perfect side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Casserole:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Pecan Topping:
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the sweet potato mixture: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined. Pour into the baking dish.
- Make the Pecan Topping: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, softened butter, and pecans until crumbly. Sprinkle over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, reduce the sugar or use maple syrup instead.
- You can prepare the casserole a day ahead and bake it before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
