Description
Sweet Potato Casserole with Buttery Pecan Topping is a delightful blend of creamy sweet potatoes and crunchy pecans, making it the perfect comfort dish for any occasion. This easy-to-make casserole features rich flavors that evoke warmth and togetherness. Ideal as a side or dessert, it’s sure to impress at holiday gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or milk alternative)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into even chunks. Boil in cold water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and mash sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Mix in melted butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans with melted butter and brown sugar; sprinkle over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg