The Best Sweet Potato Casserole
Discover the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your holiday table with *The Best Sweet Potato Casserole*! This irresistible dish features a velvety sweet potato base, perfectly balanced with rich butter, creamy milk, and a hint of vanilla for a luscious, slightly sweet flavor. Topped with a buttery pecan streusel, this casserole delivers a delightful crunch that complements its creamy interior. With only 25 minutes of prep time, this easy sweet potato casserole is ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion where comfort food reigns supreme. Serve it warm and watch it disappear in no time—this is the sweet potato casserole your family will be raving about!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set it aside.
Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into large chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them using a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth.
Add the unsalted butter (6 tablespoons), granulated sugar, whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well until the mixture is thoroughly combined and creamy.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish and smooth it out into an even layer.
In a separate bowl, prepare the pecan streusel topping. Combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Mix well. Cut in the unsalted butter (6 tablespoons) using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the pecan streusel evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the casserole dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 231.3 g | 297% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.7 g | 499% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 773 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 1868 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 548.5 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.6 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 355.3 g | ||
| Protein | 51.2 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 782 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1209 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.
