Paula Deen Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Paula Deen's Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic holiday dish featuring creamy sweet potatoes topped with a buttery pecan crumble.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Sweet Potato Mixture:
- 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans to make the topping.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the topping is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture.
- Can be made a day in advance; just bake right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg