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Sweet Potato Casserole in a baking dish

Best Sweet Potato Casserole

Diana
Add warmth and flavor to your holiday meal with this delicious sweet potato casserole! Creamy sweet potato filling topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
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Servings 12 servings
Calories 433
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Course Casseroles, Sweet Potatoes
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter , 113 grams (softened)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar , 159 grams (light or dark, packed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk, 113 grams
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar , 106 grams (light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 64 grams
  • 1/2 cup butter, 113 grams (cold)
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Scrub the sweet potatoes and place them in a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and cover the pan. Cook for 40 to 55 minutes or until they are tender. Drain and let them stand until cool enough to handle.
    sweet potatoes in the pan, boiled
  • Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish: Heat the oven to 375°F and butter a 2 to 2 1/2-quart casserole.
    Prepared baking dish.
  • Peel the Sweet Potatoes: Slip the skins off of the sweet potatoes and place them in a large bowl with 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Combine the milk, eggs, and vanilla in a separate small bowl. Whisk until smooth.  Use an immersion blender, whisk, or electric mixer to beat the sweet potato mixture until smooth. Add the egg mixture and whisk until well blended. Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish. 
    Sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
  • Prepare the Topping: Combine 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of , 1/2 cup of cold butter, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Using your fingers, work the butter into the flour and sugar mixture to form crumbs. Work the pecans into the crumbs.
  • Finish the Dish: Transfer the sweet potato filling to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the filling.
  • Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until the filling is set and the topping is browned.
    Baked sweet potato casserole with pecan and brown sugar topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 299mgPotassium: 443mgFiber: 4gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 13970IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword holiday side dish, side dish, sweet potato casserole, thanksgiving
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