Sweet Potato Casserole is a beloved holiday dish that bridges the gap between savory and sweet. Creamy, spiced sweet potatoes are topped with a buttery pecan crumble, creating a side dish that’s as much a dessert as it is a mainstay on the dinner table. It’s an essential addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast!
Equipment:
- Large pot
- Mixing bowls
- Potato masher or hand mixer
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Spatula
Ingredients:
For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 4–5 large sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
For the Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes:
Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. - Mash the Sweet Potatoes:
Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer. - Mix the Sweet Potato Base:
Add melted butter, granulated sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined. - Prepare the Topping:
In a mixing bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter. Stir until crumbly. - Assemble the Casserole:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potatoes. - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through. - Serve:
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm!
Tips:
- For a marshmallow twist, add a layer of mini marshmallows on top of the pecan topping during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Make it ahead by assembling the casserole (without baking) a day in advance and storing it in the fridge. Bake when ready to serve.
- Add a sprinkle of ground ginger or allspice for extra warmth in the flavor profile.
Sweet Potato Casserole is a dish that feels like a warm hug on a holiday table. With its creamy base and crunchy topping, it’s a showstopper that your family and friends will request year after year. Happy holidays!
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
This Sweet Potato Casserole combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping for the perfect holiday side dish. Sweet, buttery, and utterly irresistible!
Equipment
- Large pot
- Mixing bowls
- Potato masher or hand mixer
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Spatula
Ingredients
- For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 –5 large sweet potatoes about 3 pounds, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- For the Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes:
- Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Mash the Sweet Potatoes:
- Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer.
- Mix the Sweet Potato Base:
- Add melted butter, granulated sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter. Stir until crumbly.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve:
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm!
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