Description
Sweet Potato Casserole with Buttery Pecan Topping is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy, buttery pecan topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this casserole captures the essence of comfort food with its delightful blend of flavors and textures. Each bite takes you back to cherished family moments, making it a must-have on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Boil the cubed sweet potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain.
- In the pot, mash sweet potatoes and mix in butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, milk, salt, and eggs until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans with melted butter and additional brown sugar. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 140g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg