Description
This Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting classic perfect for holiday dinners or cozy family meals. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are blended with sugar, eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla, then topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel. Baked to golden perfection, this casserole offers a delightful balance of sweet and nutty flavors with a soft, smooth base and crisp topping.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Mixture
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare Sweet Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Fill Baking Dish: Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Make Topping: In a separate bowl, stir together the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans until the mixture is evenly combined and crumbly.
- Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the prepared topping mixture over the sweet potato layer in the baking dish to create a crunchy nutty crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving to let the flavors set and prevent burns.
Notes
- For a creamier casserole, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
- Make sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the casserole a day in advance and refrigerate; bake before serving to save time.
- This casserole pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or as part of a festive holiday spread.
