The Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
The best sweet potato casserole recipe combines creamy sweet potatoes with a buttery pecan topping for a classic holiday side dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- For the topping, mix brown sugar, flour, and melted butter in a bowl until crumbly. Stir in the pecans.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden and the casserole is heated through.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use canned sweet potatoes for convenience, or roast fresh ones for richer flavor.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Add mini marshmallows for a sweet twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/8 of the dish)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg