Decadent Sweet Potato Casserole

Decadent Sweet Potato Casserole

60 mins
easy
8 servings

A comforting and flavorful sweet potato casserole, perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. This recipe features a crispy pecan topping and a creamy sweet potato base.

Side DishSweet Potato CasseroleThanksgiving

Equipment Needed

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Potato masher or fork

Ingredients

  • 2.50 lbSweet Potatoes(Peeled and cubed)
  • 4.00 tbspUnsalted Butter(Softened)
  • 2.00 Eggs(Large)
  • 0.50 cupMilk(Whole milk recommended)
  • 0.50 cupBrown Sugar(Packed)
  • 1.00 tspKosher Salt
  • 0.50 tspNutmeg(Ground)
  • 0.25 tspVanilla Extract(Pure)
  • 1.00 cupPecans(Chopped and toasted)
  • 0.50 cupAll-Purpose Flour
  • 0.50 cupBrown Sugar(Packed)
  • 4.00 tbspMelted Unsalted Butter
  • 0.50 tspKosher Salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Boil sweet potatoes until tender (about 15 minutes).

Estimated time: 15 minutes

3

Drain and let cool slightly. Mash potatoes with butter.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Stir in eggs, milk, brown sugar, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Transfer sweet potato mixture to the prepared dish.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

In a separate bowl, combine pecans, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Estimated time: 25 minutes

9

Let cool slightly before serving.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes