Description
Southern comfort meets holiday magic in this luscious Sweet Potato Casserole, blending creamy mashed potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping. Comfort seekers and dessert enthusiasts will savor each spoonful of this irresistible classic that brings warmth to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
supporting ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
topping ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes, then boil in salted water until tender and easily pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and transfer to a large mixing bowl, mashing until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate melted butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon into the mashed sweet potatoes, blending until well combined.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and pour the sweet potato mixture evenly into the pan.
- Prepare the crunchy topping by combining chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, softened butter, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Sprinkle the pecan mixture uniformly across the top of the sweet potato base, creating a rustic, textured layer.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving, which helps the layers set and enhances the flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose firm, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for maximum flavor and creamy texture when mashed.
- Mash potatoes while still warm to achieve smoother, lump-free consistency without overworking the mixture.
- Control sugar levels by adjusting brown sugar quantity, making the dish suitable for diabetic-friendly or low-sugar diets.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk and vegan butter for lactose-intolerant or plant-based dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg