Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of the South with this delightful Southern Sweet Potato Casserole. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are baked to perfection and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel, making it a must-have side dish for any holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Casserole:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3-4 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix sweet potato mixture: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Prepare topping: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, butter, and pecans to create a crumbly topping.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle with topping, and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole in advance by refrigerating it before baking.
- For a marshmallow topping variation, add mini marshmallows during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
