Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Get ready to delight your friends and family with this rich and creamy sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. The aroma of roasting sweet potatoes fills the kitchen as you prepare this dish, perfect for any gathering!
Description
This delectable sweet potato casserole is a crowd favorite, combining the subtle sweetness of sweet potatoes with a buttery, crunchy topping. It’s a dish that brings warmth and joy to any table.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Servings
10 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) .
- Spread sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast for 45–50 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Drain any excess liquid from the sweet potatoes.
- In a large bowl, mash the roasted potatoes with melted butter, milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mash to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, smoothing the top.
- In another bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and pecans until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until the topping is golden and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Optional Tips/Variations
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of nutmeg to the potato mixture.
- Feel free to swap the pecans for walnuts or even the chocolate chips for a sweeter twist!
Let the sweet aroma of this delightful casserole fill your home, and be prepared to be asked for the recipe! It’s guaranteed to be a hit every time you make it!