Description
A classic Southern Sweet Potato Casserole featuring smooth mashed sweet potatoes blended with butter, milk, sugar, vanilla, and eggs, topped with a crunchy pecan crumble. Baked until golden brown, this comforting side dish is perfect for holiday meals and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the casserole:
- 29 ounce can sweet potatoes, drained
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, beaten
For the topping:
- 5 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Sweet Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, mash the drained sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in melted salted butter, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly until well combined for a creamy base.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the sweet potato mixture evenly into a 2-quart (8-inch square) baking dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until the mixture forms small crumbles resembling coarse crumbs.
- Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the pecan crumble topping over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 15 to 20 minutes. This resting time helps the casserole to set for perfect slices and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the sweet potatoes well to avoid a watery casserole.
- Allow the casserole to cool properly to ensure it holds together when serving.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred.
- Use salted butter as specified or adjust salt accordingly if using unsalted butter.
- This casserole pairs beautifully with roasted meats and other Southern favorites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10th of the casserole)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
