Description
A classic Sweet Potato Casserole recipe perfect for holidays and family gatherings. This comforting dish features creamy mashed sweet potatoes flavored with warm spices and vanilla, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel for the perfect sweet and nutty finish.
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Pecan Topping
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Cook sweet potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain thoroughly.
- Mash sweet potatoes: Transfer the drained sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Add the brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Mash everything together until smooth and well combined. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make pecan topping: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a crumbly topping. Sprinkle this evenly over the mashed sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is hot, bubbly, and the pecans are toasted. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious sweet potato casserole!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, you can add a splash of milk or cream to the mashed sweet potatoes while mashing.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar based on your preference.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness of the topping.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the flour in the topping with almond flour or a gluten-free baking mix.
- Make sure to thoroughly drain the sweet potatoes after boiling to avoid a watery casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
