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The BEST Sweet Potato Casserole

A sweet and decadent side dish, this really is the BEST Sweet Potato Casserole. It is perfect for the holidays!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 399 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes about 4 small/medium or 2 large
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons butter cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes and pierce generously with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake until fork tender, 30-45 minutes. When they are cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh into a large bowl.
  3. Raise the oven temperature to 400ºF.
  4. To the bowl with the sweet potatoes, add the sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla and salt. Mash until combined.  The mixture does not need to be completely smooth - lumps are ok.  Pour the potatoes into a large baking dish. (I use a 3 quart baking dish.)
  5. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and butter. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.  Stir in the pecans.  Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top of the potatoes.
  6. Bake in the oven until golden brown, 30-40 minutes.  Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • source: The Pioneer Woman via Serious Eats
  • source: The Pioneer Woman via Serious Eats
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/10 of recipe Calories 399kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 359mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 29g (58%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/10 of recipe
Calories 399kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 359mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 29g 58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.