Elvis Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole
Indulge in a nostalgic Southern classic with Elvis’ Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole—a decadent side dish that’s as comforting as it is irresistible. Featuring creamy mashed sweet potatoes blended with sugar, butter, and a hint of vanilla, this casserole is elevated with a golden-brown pecan topping that adds the perfect crunch. With just the right balance of sweetness and buttery richness, this recipe transforms humble sweet potatoes into a show-stopping dish perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. Ready in just an hour, it’s easy to prepare and serves up to eight people, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite. Whether you’re serving it alongside turkey at Thanksgiving or enjoying it as a dessert-like treat, this dish is sure to win hearts and stomachs. So roll up your sleeves and bring a little “King” to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large pot, boil diced sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the water and transfer the sweet potatoes to a mixing bowl.
Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
Add granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
In a separate bowl, prepare the topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans.
Add the cubed butter to the topping mixture and use your hands or a pastry cutter to combine until crumbly.
Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and slightly crisp.
Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy Elvis' favorite sweet potato casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 290.5 g | 372% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.1 g | 680% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 912 mg | 304% | |
| Sodium | 1977 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 691.4 g | 251% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.7 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 480.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 824 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 4405 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
