Description
Sweet Potato Casserole with Buttery Pecan Topping is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy, buttery pecan topping. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy dinners alike. Its rich flavors and delightful aroma will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to make, even for novice cooks, this casserole adds a touch of magic to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain.
- Mash sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Spread the mashed mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix remaining butter with chopped pecans and more brown sugar. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of casserole (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg