Sweet Potato Casserole
A comforting dish that combines the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with a buttery pecan topping, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Mixture
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes Cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk Can use whole or low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup butter Melted
- 2 large eggs Beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Pecan Topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans Fresh pecans preferred
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter Melted
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Topping
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, try a marshmallow topping or adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.