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Sweet Potato Casserole
The most perfect sweet potato casserole recipe EVER and it starts with canned sweet potatoes to keep things easy! That crunchy topping is divine!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 527 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the sweet potatoes
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes see notes
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the topping
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup flour
Instructions
For the sweet potato casserole filling:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt to a mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
- Spread mixture into a greased 2 quart baking dish.
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For the topping:
- Stir together the brown sugar, pecans, butter, and flour until well combined.
- Spoon pecan mixture over the sweet potato casserole and smooth out to cover the entire casserole.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let set for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- To make mashed sweet potatoes, you can either used canned or fresh sweet potatoes.
- If using canned sweet potatoes, drain all liquid from the can and mash immediately or microwave for 2 minutes to warm up and then mash. They mash easier when warm.
- If using fresh sweet potatoes, peel and cube the sweet potatoes and boil for 20-30 minutes or until fork tender and easily mashed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
527kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
348mg
(15%)
Potassium
281mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
54g
(108%)
Vitamin A
7675IU
(154%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 527kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 7675IU | 154% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.