Description
A classic sweet potato casserole with a crunchy pecan topping. Perfect for holidays or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Spread in the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, pecans, and softened butter. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until topping is golden and crisp.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use canned sweet potatoes for convenience.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, holiday side dish, pecan topping