Description
A classic Southern sweet potato casserole topped with a crispy pecan streusel. Perfect for holidays or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl.
- Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Combine brown sugar, flour, 1/3 cup melted butter, and pecans in a separate bowl.
- Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- Use freshly mashed sweet potatoes for best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste if needed.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, Southern recipe, holiday side dish, pecan topping