Sweet Potato Casserole
Tuba
This Sweet Potato Casserole is a celebration of cozy comfort and vibrant flavors, perfect for any gathering or weeknight treat. Velvety mashed sweet potatoes are layered with a buttery, crunchy pecan topping, creating a delightful contrast of textures.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 542 kcal
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Brown Sugar Topping
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel and cube sweet potatoes and place in a large pot. Fill with water until potatoes are completely submerged.
Bring to a boil and boil for 20-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Drain water.
Add sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs and butter to the pot of drained sweet potatoes.
Mash potatoes by hand or use a hand mixer to beat until well combined and almost smooth.
Pour mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, pecans and butter to make topping.
Sprinkle topping on top of sweet potato mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and sweet potatoes are heated through completely.
Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 684mgFiber: 7gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 24422IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg
Keyword casserole, comfort food, holiday dish, marshmallow topping, sweet potato