Sweet Potato Casserole
This Sweet Potato Casserole features tender mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar streusel, making it a perfect comforting side dish for holidays or any cozy meal.
- 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 4 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender, about 20-30 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until well blended.
- Pour sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter to create the topping mixture.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture or drizzle with a bit of maple syrup before serving.