Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of the Best Sweet Potato Casserole, a delightful dish that blends smooth, creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping. This recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and savory flavors, making it an essential side for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners. With its rich texture and inviting taste, this casserole is sure to become a beloved staple on your table, pleasing palates of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- For Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 1.5 to 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned on top and set in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (about 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg