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The Best Sweet Potato Casserole

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!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet potato casserole, sweet potato casserole recipe
Servings: 12 people
Author: Alyssa Rivers

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.

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Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 5172IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg