Irresistible Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
A comforting sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. Perfect for holidays or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Spread mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Combine pecans, brown sugar, flour, and 2 tbsp melted butter to make topping.
- Sprinkle topping over sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for best flavor.
- For extra crunch, toast pecans before adding to topping.
- Let casserole rest 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg