Description
Creamy Southern sweet potato casserole blends comfort and nostalgia in one delightful dish. Marshmallow-topped goodness promises a memorable side that connects generations around holiday tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (950 ml) sweet potatoes, mashed (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly blend mashed sweet potatoes with granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until creating a silky, uniform mixture.
- Transfer the sweet potato blend into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even surface with a smooth spatula.
- Create the crumbly topping by combining flour, brown sugar, and melted butter in a separate mixing bowl, stirring until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Fold chopped pecans into the topping mixture, distributing them evenly for consistent crunch and flavor.
- Generously sprinkle the pecan-studded topping across the entire sweet potato base, covering the surface completely.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and ensuring the interior is thoroughly heated.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the casserole set and flavors meld together.
Notes
- Boost nutrition by leaving sweet potato skins on, which adds extra fiber and minerals to the dish.
- Swap out traditional sugar for maple syrup or honey for a more natural sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
- Make this casserole dairy-free by using coconut milk and plant-based butter alternatives for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Reduce topping calories by using less butter and incorporating rolled oats for a lighter, crunchier texture that still delivers satisfying taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 71 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg