Pecan Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Pecan Topped Sweet Potato Casserole, a beloved classic that combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a buttery, caramelized pecan crumble topping. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, the sweet potato base is velvety smooth and lightly sweetened, while the golden, nutty topping adds the perfect crunch in every bite. Ready in under an hour and serving up to eight, this crowd-pleasing casserole is ideal for festive occasions or comforting family dinners. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or looking for an indulgent side dish, this sweet and savory masterpiece is sure to be your new favorite tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Sweet potatoes
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar (for topping)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them until smooth.
To the mashed sweet potatoes, add 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter (softened), 3/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of milk, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir until all ingredients are fully combined.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and smooth out the top.
In a separate bowl, prepare the pecan topping by combining 1/2 cup of flour, 1 cup of chopped pecans, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter (softened). Mix together until a crumbly texture forms.
Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.4 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.1 g | 485% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 755 mg | 252% | |
| Sodium | 1241 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 442.3 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.3 g | ||
| Protein | 45.5 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 740 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1208 mg | 26% | |
*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.
