Description
Sweet Potato Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring creamy sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans and remaining brown sugar, then sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- If desired, add mini marshmallows on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Casserole, Holiday Recipe, Comfort Food