Description
Southern sweet potato casserole brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your holiday table. Creamy, marshmallow-topped goodness delivers pure Southern warmth that connects generations with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 Sweet Potatoes
- 2 Eggs
- 1.2 cups Pecans
Supporting Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons White Sugar
- ½ cup Milk
- 2 ounces Softened Butter
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Salt
Topping Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 5 tablespoons All-purpose Flour
- 1.5 ounces Softened Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack is centered for even cooking.
- Peel 4 sweet potatoes and dice them into 1-inch cubes for consistent cooking.
- Boil the sweet potato cubes in water for exactly 15 minutes until they’re fork-tender and soft.
- Drain the potatoes completely and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Mash the sweet potatoes until they reach a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Whisk 2 eggs into the mashed potatoes, blending thoroughly.
- Add 8 tablespoons white sugar, 2 ounces softened butter, ½ cup milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Stir all ingredients until completely incorporated and silky.
- Pour the sweet potato blend into a 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine 8 tablespoons brown sugar and 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
- Cut 1.5 ounces softened butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks crumbly.
- Fold 1.2 cups diced pecans into the topping mixture.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping across the entire surface of the sweet potato base.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drain sweet potatoes completely to prevent a watery casserole and ensure a creamy, smooth texture.
- Select ripe, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the richest flavor and most vibrant color.
- Toast pecans briefly before adding to the topping for a deeper, nuttier crunch that elevates the entire dish.
- For a lighter version, replace whole milk with almond milk and reduce butter by half without sacrificing the classic Southern taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 418 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg