Description
The Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe is a holiday must-have! This classic casserole features creamy, lightly spiced sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan crumble, adding a perfect sweet and nutty flavor to each bite. Ideal for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, it’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing side dish that pairs well with any festive feast.
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked, and mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
For the Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Make Sweet Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth, then spread evenly in the baking dish.
- Prepare Pecan Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and pecans until crumbly.
- Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and dairy-free butter.
- To make it extra sweet, add mini marshmallows to the top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Use a food processor for smooth mashed sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg