Description
A decadent, creamy, and crunchy sweet potato casserole perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for topping
- 1/2 cup flour for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, and flour for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the sweet potato filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture. Consider using heavy cream for an even creamier base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, holiday side dish, vegetarian casserole, comfort food