Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
783 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole
Description
This casserole begins by boiling peeled, diced sweet potatoes until tender, then mashing them and combining with brown sugar, eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Roasted pecans add texture and a nutty note to the sweet potato mixture.
The topping consists of a cinnamon-flavored crumb made by mixing softened butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, which is scattered over the sweet potato layer. Additionally, chopped toasted pecans are combined with flour, brown sugar, and butter to form a crunchy layer that is sprinkled on top with mini marshmallows.
Baked at 350°F in a buttered casserole dish, the marshmallows melt and brown slightly, creating a layer of melted sweetness contrasted by the spiced, nutty base. This casserole suits festive gatherings or family dinners where a sweet and textured side dish complements savory mains.
Ingredients
For the Potatoes:
- 3 lbs sweet potato peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans chopped and toasted
- 2 egg lighly beaten, large
- 1/2 cup milk room temperature
- 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Filling:
- 6 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter or spray with baking spray a 9x13-inch casserole or baking dish. Set aside.
- Add 2 cups of pecans to a baking sheet and roast for a few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Remove from oven, cool, and roughly chop.
Cook the Potatoes:
- Peel, cube, and wash sweet potatoes. Add the cubed potatoes to a Dutch oven or large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil for about 15 minutes. When pierced with a fork, the potatoes should be tender.
- Drain cooked sweet potatoes, mash, and set aside to cool off a bit.
Cinnamon Filling:
- While the potatoes are cooking, in a small bowl, use a fork to mix the softened butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon together until soft crumbs form. Set aside.
Pecan Topping:
- Combine all the ingredients from the "Pecan Topping" section except marshmallows. Stir and set aside.
Sweet Potato Layer:
- Combine the slightly cooled mashed potatoes with the ingredients from the "For the Potatoes" section: brown sugar, melted butter, 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly beaten eggs, milk, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine until smooth.
Assembling the Casserole:
- Add half of the mashed sweet potato mix to the prepared pan, distribute evenly, and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle half of the Cinnamon Filling mixture on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Add the remaining sweet mashed potato filling, distribute evenly, and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the Pecan Filling mixture on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle the mini marshmallows if using them.
- Sprinkle the remaining Cinnamon Filling mixture on top.
Bake:
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the filling is hot and the topping has browned.
- If the marshmallow starts to brown too quickly, spray some foil with baking spray and cover the casserole, greased side down, being careful not to touch the toppings.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 783 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 783kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 103g | 34% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 810mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 24875IU | 498% |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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