Watershed Restaurant Sweet Potato Casserole
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of the Watershed Restaurant Sweet Potato Casserole—a crowd-pleasing holiday classic that perfectly balances sweet and savory elements. This irresistible side dish features creamy, velvety sweet potatoes blended with a touch of vanilla and a hint of sweetness, topped with a golden-brown pecan crumble for a satisfying crunch. With its rich buttery base and nutty, caramelized topping, this casserole is the ultimate comfort food for festive dinners. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to eight, it’s a must-have addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas menu. Perfectly seasonal and effortlessly delicious, this recipe is a surefire way to wow your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish or similar casserole dish and set aside.
Peel and roughly chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Add to a large pot of salted boiling water and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth. Alternatively, use a hand mixer for a creamier texture.
Mix in 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, granulated sugar, whole milk, vanilla extract, eggs, and salt. Stir until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
In a separate bowl, prepare the topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Use a fork or your hands to combine the mixture until crumbly.
Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this sweet and nutty holiday classic!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 87 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 187 mg | 4% | |
*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.
