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The Best Sweet Potato Casserole

Alyssa Rivers
The best sweet potato casserole is smooth and creamy, sprinkled with a brown sugar pecan mixture. It's a sweet and savory side dish that is perfect for the holidays!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Topping:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a 1 1/2 to 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, and melted butter. Pour into prepared casserole dish.
  • To make the topping: Combine brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until cooked throughout and the top is lightly brown.

Notes

Updated on November 8, 2021
Original Post was on November 6, 2014

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 5172IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg