Description
Sweet potato casserole is a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. Creamy sweet potatoes blend beautifully with warm spices, topped with a crunchy pecan-brown sugar crumble. This versatile recipe is perfect for holidays or casual family dinners, ensuring every bite feels like a celebration. It’s easy to prepare and will impress your guests, making it a must-have on your table year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks; boil in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain and mash sweet potatoes until smooth. Mix in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine chopped pecans with remaining brown sugar and melted butter; sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg