Description
Savor the creamy delight of Sweet Potato Casserole, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel—perfect for gatherings and a comforting twist on classic dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Mix in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine chopped pecans with remaining brown sugar and melted butter. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Notes
- For added sweetness, consider topping with mini marshmallows before baking.
- Substitute maple syrup for brown sugar for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 190g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg