The Best Sweet Potato Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
12 people
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
The Best Sweet Potato Casserole
Description
This casserole starts by mixing cooked and mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, and melted butter for a smooth, subtly sweet base. The ingredients come together to provide richness and a tender texture. A topping is prepared separately by combining brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans to add a textural contrast with buttery crunch and toasted nuts.
The casserole is assembled by placing the sweet potato mixture in a greased dish and sprinkling the pecan topping evenly over it. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit allows the topping to brown lightly while cooking the sweet potato filling thoroughly. The result is a balance between creamy interior and crisp, caramelized topping with nutty notes.
This dish works well as a comforting side for holiday meals or family dinners and can be served warm directly from the oven. The pecan topping adds not only flavor but a pleasant contrast to the soft sweet potatoes.
The recipe was updated to refine the details but remains straightforward in technique and ingredient list.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet potato mashed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a 1 1/2 to 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, and melted butter. Pour into prepared casserole dish.
- To make the topping: Combine brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Sprinkle over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until cooked throughout and the top is lightly brown.
Notes
- Use a 1½ to 2-quart casserole dish to allow room for the casserole to cook evenly.
- Mix the mashed sweet potatoes thoroughly with sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, and butter for a smooth texture.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly for consistent browning and crunch.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes until the topping is lightly browned and the casserole is cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 5172IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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