Sweet Potato Casserole
A delightful dish with creamy sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Add the sweet potatoes to a large pot and add enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain.
- In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes with the remaining filling ingredients. Spread in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together all the pecan topping ingredients until combined. Sprinkle evenly on top of the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly and the pecans are toasted. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve warm and consider adding whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat. Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, casserole, holiday, side dish, pecans
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