Sweet Potato Casserole
This Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting, naturally sweet side dish featuring creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel.
- 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 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for topping)
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, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and softened butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a splash of orange juice or a pinch of nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture before baking.
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