Description
This Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic holiday favorite, featuring creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a buttery pecan crumble. It’s the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering where comfort food is on the menu.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Base:
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4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp salt
For the Topping:
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup melted butter
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1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1 Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth and well combined
2 Make the Topping
In a separate bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans until the mixture is crumbly
3 Assemble the Casserole
Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish
Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer
4 Bake and Serve
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through
Let cool slightly before serving
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend the sweet potato base with a hand mixer before baking
Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth
This dish can be made a day ahead and reheated before serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sweet Potato Casserole, Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole, Holiday Side Dish, Sweet Potato Recipe