Description
Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping is a heartwarming Thanksgiving classic that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping. This delightful side dish brings together comforting flavors and textures, making it a must-have for holiday gatherings. With its rich aroma and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to become a cherished staple in your home, evoking memories of family celebrations around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks; boil in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- Mash sweet potatoes until smooth with no lumps.
- In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pecans with brown sugar and melted butter for the topping.
- Grease a baking dish. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the dish and top with the pecan mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg