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Close-up of a rich orange Sweet Potato Casserole topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar streusel.

Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe makes a classic sweet potato casserole topped with a pecan crumble.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Base
  • 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes about 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For the Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. For the base, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, milk, beaten eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. For the topping, combine the brown sugar, flour, softened butter, and chopped pecans in a separate bowl. Use your fingers or a fork to mix until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato base.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 35g

Notes

You can cook the sweet potatoes by boiling, steaming, or baking them until soft before mashing.

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