Sweet Potato Casserole
A comforting and naturally sweet casserole featuring mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar crust, perfect for holiday dinners or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and 1/3 cup softened butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture or serve with a dollop of whipped cream or marshmallows on top.