Description
Comforting sweet potato casserole brings Southern hospitality to your holiday table with creamy mashed potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping. Warmth and nostalgia blend perfectly in this classic side dish that promises to delight everyone gathering around your festive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup milk
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Submerge whole sweet potatoes in boiling water, cooking for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes and carefully peel off the skin while warm, then mash completely using a potato masher or electric mixer.
- Incorporate melted butter, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, beaten eggs, and ground cinnamon into the mashed sweet potatoes, blending until uniformly smooth.
- Spread the creamy sweet potato mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a level surface.
- Create the crumble topping by combining flour, brown sugar, and softened butter, mixing until a coarse, sandy texture forms.
- Fold chopped pecans into the crumble mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously sprinkle the pecan-studded topping across the entire sweet potato base.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and slight bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving, which helps the casserole set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Swap regular milk with coconut or almond milk for a dairy-free version that keeps the creamy texture intact.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey for a healthier twist without compromising flavor.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty depth and create a more complex, roasted flavor profile in the topping.
- Make ahead and refrigerate overnight, allowing flavors to meld and making holiday meal preparation easier and more streamlined.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg