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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

JC Phelps
Sweet Potato Casserole is a creamy, buttery Southern classic topped with a crunchy pecan streusel, perfect for the holidays!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 377 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Filling

  • 4 cups canned sweet potatoes or yams mashed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter melted (1⅓ sticks)

Pecan Streusel Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ cups chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted (⅔ stick)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, beaten eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Beat for 2–3 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is evenly moistened and crumbly.
  • Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the topping is golden brown.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use canned sweet potatoes packed in water or syrup, and drain them well before mashing to prevent a watery casserole.
  • Mix the filling until smooth, but don't overbeat it once the eggs are added.
  • Chop the pecans into small, even pieces so every bite gets a little crunch.
  • Make it a day ahead, then refrigerate and bake just before serving for an easy holiday side.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes after baking so the filling sets and serves neatly.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 519IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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