Description
A comforting Sweet Potato Casserole featuring creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan crumble, perfect for festive gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes (mashed)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup flour (for topping)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine in a large bowl mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare the topping by mixing chopped pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Make the sweet potato mixture a day in advance for enhanced flavor. Consider using almond milk for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg