Description
Sweet potato casserole brings Southern comfort to holiday tables with marshmallow-topped goodness. Rich, creamy layers of mashed sweet potatoes combine with crunchy pecan streusel, creating a dessert-like side dish you’ll crave all year long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup milk
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Transform boiled sweet potatoes into a velvety puree, whisking in melted butter, eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla, and ground cinnamon until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the sweet potato blend into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even layer.
- Craft the crumbly pecan topping by blending flour, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter until it forms a rustic, textured mixture.
- Generously scatter the pecan topping across the sweet potato base, creating a complete and even coverage.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and slight bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes, which helps the layers set and intensifies the flavors.
- Serve warm as a decadent side dish, perfect for holiday gatherings or comfort food evenings.
Notes
- Opt for organic sweet potatoes to enhance the natural, rich flavor and boost nutritional value.
- Mash sweet potatoes while still warm to achieve a smoother, creamier texture without lumps.
- Customize the topping by replacing pecans with other nuts like walnuts or almonds for different dietary preferences or allergies.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or honey for a healthier version of the classic casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 24 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg