Description
Sweet potato casserole invites comfort and warmth to Southern holiday tables with its rich, marshmallow-topped indulgence. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes nestled beneath a crisp, caramelized pecan topping promise a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Base:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3–4 large sweet potatoes)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Optional Garnish:
- Marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Whisk together mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the sweet potato blend into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to create an even, smooth surface.
- Craft the crumbly topping by combining brown sugar, all-purpose flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans in a separate bowl, ensuring all ingredients are well-integrated.
- Distribute the pecan topping uniformly across the sweet potato base, covering the entire surface with a generous layer.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and slight bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes, which helps the texture settle and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Always use fresh, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the most vibrant flavor and richest color in your casserole.
- Mash sweet potatoes while they’re still warm to achieve a smoother, creamier texture without lumps.
- Toast pecans briefly before adding to the topping to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch.
- For a lighter version, replace some butter with Greek yogurt and reduce sugar by a quarter to make the dish slightly healthier without losing its delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg