Description
Make a truly memorable Sweet Potato Casserole for your next gathering. This recipe focuses on a wonderfully crunchy pecan topping that everyone will request year after year. It brings that perfect balance of creamy sweet potato and nutty texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup melted butter until just combined. Pour this mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup brown sugar, chopped pecans, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Use your fingers or a fork to mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle this pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato base. Press lightly so the topping adheres slightly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The topping should be golden brown and crunchy, and the casserole should be set.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy that crunch!
Notes
- For the best crunch, ensure your pecans are evenly distributed across the top before baking.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, use an electric mixer for the sweet potato base.
- You can prepare the sweet potato base one day ahead and refrigerate it. Add the topping just before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg