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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

Diana
A holiday feast wouldn't be complete without a sweet and delicious sweet potato casserole!
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 538
Course Casseroles, Sweet Potatoes
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed, about 5 cups
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Topping

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • Dash salt
  • 2/3 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Mix the mashed sweet potatoes, 5 tablespoons of butter, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar until well blended. Whisk in the eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt.
  • Spoon the sweet potato mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish.

Prepare the Topping

  • Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and a dash of salt in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture forms clumps, then incorporate the pecans.
  • Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the sweet potato filling and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until set.

Notes

The time estimate includes 15 minutes for boiling cubed sweet potatoes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 7gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 392mgPotassium: 662mgFiber: 6gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 22104IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 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.

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