Description
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping is a delightful blend of creamy, velvety sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy, caramelized pecan crust. The warm, sweet aroma fills the kitchen, while each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, making it a comforting dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: 4 large, peeled and cubed
- Butter: 1/2 cup, melted
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2, beaten
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Pecans: 1 cup, chopped
- Flour: 1/3 cup
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot for 15-20 minutes until tender; drain and mash.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, vanilla extract, beaten eggs, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made a day in advance; simply cover and refrigerate before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a nut-free version, substitute pecans with crushed graham crackers or oats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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