Description
A classic American side dish featuring creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar crumble. This sweet potato casserole is perfect for holiday meals or any comforting occasion.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Mixture
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pecan Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Drain the water thoroughly.
- Mash and Mix Sweet Potatoes: Mash the drained sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in granulated sugar, beaten eggs, melted butter, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt until everything is homogeneously combined.
- Spread Sweet Potato Mixture: Evenly spread the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top for an even layer.
- Prepare Pecan Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, melted butter, chopped pecans, and packed light brown sugar. Mix until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.
- Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and crisp.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes after baking to let it set slightly for easier serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated before baking to save time on serving day.
- For a lighter version, reduce the amount of sugar or substitute it with natural sweeteners like maple syrup.
- Adding marshmallows on top before baking is a popular variation that offers a classic sweet finish.
