Sweet Potato Casserole
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4.6
Sweet Potato Casserole
Description
This Sweet Potato Casserole begins by baking whole sweet potatoes until tender. The flesh is scooped out and mashed with melted butter, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and egg for a rich, slightly spiced puree. The mixture is spread evenly in a greased baking dish.
A crunchy topping is prepared by combining brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans into a crumbly mixture. This topping is sprinkled over the mashed sweet potatoes before baking again. The final bake creates a golden crust with nutty texture, contrasting the smooth and sweet interior.
Served immediately, this casserole offers both creamy and crisp elements, making it a traditional side dish suitable for holiday meals or comforting family dinners.
Ingredients
For the casserole:
- 2 pounds sweet potato cleaned
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 egg
- cooking spray
For the topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar lightly packed
- ½ cup flour
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- ½ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Prick the potatoes with a fork and place them on the pan.
- Bake the potatoes until tender, 45 minutes to an hour.
- When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them open, scoop out the insides and place the potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add the 4 tablespoons of butter, milk, brown sugar, spices, and egg to the bowl.
- Use a potato masher or food processor to mash or blend the potatoes until mostly smooth.
- Grease a 9-inch square pan or 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the pan.
- In another bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, melted butter and pecans until crumbly. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until topping has lightly browned.
- Serve immediately
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 522kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 21975IU | 440% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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