Description
Creamy sweet potato casserole brings Southern comfort to holiday tables with marshmallow and pecan toppings. Rich flavors combine classic ingredients for a memorable side dish you’ll savor at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) sweet potatoes, mashed (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, creating a creamy base.
- Gradually incorporate sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt into the sweet potato mixture, whisking until completely smooth and uniform.
- Transfer the sweet potato blend into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to distribute evenly across the surface.
- Create the pecan topping by combining brown sugar, flour, and melted butter in a separate bowl, ensuring a crumbly texture.
- Gently fold chopped pecans into the sugar mixture, distributing them thoroughly throughout the topping.
- Sprinkle the pecan mixture uniformly over the sweet potato layer, covering the entire surface with a generous, even coating.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and slight bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, which helps the casserole set and makes serving easier.
- Serve warm as a delectable side dish, perfect for holiday gatherings or family meals.
Notes
- Boost nutrition by leaving sweet potato skins on for extra fiber and vitamins.
- Swap regular sugar with maple syrup or honey for a more natural sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free flour or almond flour in the topping to make the dish celiac-friendly and lower in carbohydrates.
- Reduce butter content by substituting half with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that cuts calories without sacrificing creaminess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 103 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg