Description
Experience the warmth of home with this Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole! Creamy sweet potatoes are blended with rich flavors and topped with a crunchy pecan crust, making it the perfect side dish for holidays or family gatherings. This comforting casserole will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Whole milk
- Chopped pecans
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into even pieces. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- Mash sweet potatoes in a large bowl, adding butter and milk gradually until smooth.
- Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to taste.
- Spoon the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top.
- For the topping, mix chopped pecans with additional brown sugar and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of the casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - You can prepare this casserole ahead of time; just refrigerate before baking for up to 24 hours. - Substitute marshmallows with crushed graham crackers or shredded coconut for different textures. - For added flavor, consider mixing in a splash of vanilla extract or orange juice.