Description
Sweet potato casserole with pecan topping is a cherished holiday classic that combines the creamy sweetness of sweet potatoes with a crunchy, buttery pecan layer. This dish not only warms your heart but also fills your home with delightful aromas, making it the perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, this casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and cool slightly.
- Mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl and mix in brown sugar, melted butter, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pecans with melted butter and brown sugar until well coated.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle with the pecan topping.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg