Description
Heavenly Sweet Potato Casserole is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, making it the star of any gathering. Roasted sweet potatoes are blended with rich butter, brown sugar, and aromatic spices, creating an unforgettable flavor profile. Topped with a caramelized pecan crumble, this casserole is not only visually stunning but also perfect for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and bursting with warmth, it promises to create cherished memories around your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), then drain.
- Mash sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with melted butter and a sprinkle of brown sugar for the topping.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish and top with the pecan mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg