Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole
Elevate your holiday dinner table with this indulgent Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole, a perfect blend of creamy, flavorful sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan streusel topping. Featuring a velvety mixture of mashed sweet potatoes enhanced with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, this dish is irresistibly rich and comforting. Topped with a golden, buttery crumble made from pecans, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour, every bite delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and texture. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to eight, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for Thanksgiving feasts, festive gatherings, or whenever you're craving a warm, nostalgic side dish. With its naturally vibrant color and unforgettable flavor, this casserole is sure to steal the spotlight on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large (about 2 lbs total) sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons (softened) unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup (lightly packed) brown sugar
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large (beaten) eggs
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 0.5 cup (lightly packed) brown sugar (for topping)
- 0.75 cup (chopped) pecans
- 4 tablespoons (melted) unsalted butter (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a large pot, add enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes thoroughly until smooth.
Add the softened butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and beaten eggs to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is creamy.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
In a medium bowl, prepare the topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and well-incorporated.
Sprinkle the pecan streusel topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.8 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.5 g | 403% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 693 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 3413 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 962.9 g | 350% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 119.1 g | 425% | |
| Total Sugars | 332.0 g | ||
| Protein | 85.7 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1528 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 32.3 mg | 179% | |
| Potassium | 953 mg | 20% | |
*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.
