Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
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A classic holiday side dish with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive meal.
- Author: Sophia Collins
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp butter, cold
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine pecans, flour, and cold butter to make the topping.
- Sprinkle the topping over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Make ahead: Prepare the casserole a day in advance and refrigerate. Bake before serving.
- For a marshmallow-free option, this pecan topping adds the perfect crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg