Description
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is a Southern comfort classic that brings warmth to your holiday table. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan streusel make this dish a crowd-pleasing side that feels like a delicious hug from grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups sweet potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a precise 350°F, grabbing a 9×13 inch baking dish to grease thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and tumble in 4 cups of smooth mashed sweet potatoes, transforming them into a creamy base.
- Pour in ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup melted butter, cracking 2 eggs directly into the mixture for rich texture.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg across the surface.
- Whisk everything together until your mixture becomes silky and uniform, ensuring no lumpy patches remain.
- Carefully spread the sweet potato blend into your prepared baking dish, creating an even layer with a spatula.
- Scatter 1 cup chopped pecans across the top, distributing them evenly for consistent crunch in every bite.
- Gently shower 1 cup mini marshmallows over the pecans, creating a delightful golden topping.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake exactly 30-35 minutes until marshmallows turn golden brown and edges bubble slightly.
Notes
- Whip the sweet potatoes until silky smooth for a luxurious texture that melts in your mouth.
- Toast the pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a satisfying crunch to the casserole.
- For a lower-sugar version, swap brown sugar with maple syrup or reduce the sugar by half.
- Dairy-free friends can substitute milk with almond milk and use coconut oil instead of butter for a similar creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg