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Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1can cut sweet potatoes
undrained
- ¾ cwhite sugar
- ⅓ cunsalted butter
cut into pieces
- ⅓ cmilk
- 2 largeeggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 cchopped pecans
- ¾ cpacked brown sugar
- ⅓ call-purpose flour
- ⅓ cunsalted butter
melted
Directions
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
- 2
To make the sweet potato layer: Place canned sweet potatoes and their liquid in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil.
- 3
Remove from the heat and drain.
- 4
Transfer potatoes to a medium bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.
- 5
Add white sugar, butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- 6
Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- 7
To make the topping: Mix pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter in a separate bowl until combined and crumbly.
- 8
Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
- 9
Bake casserole in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 35 minutes.
Sweet Potato Casserole
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About this Recipe
Looking for a stress-free yet utterly delicious addition to your holiday spread? This easy sweet potato casserole, crowned with an irresistible crunchy pecan topping, promises to be a beloved classic at your festive table.
Why This Recipe Works
The genius of this sweet potato casserole lies in its simplicity and heartwarming flavors. By utilizing readily available canned sweet potatoes, you get a head start on a velvety smooth base, perfectly balanced by the generous, buttery pecan and brown sugar crumble that provides delightful texture in every bite. It's the ideal component for a bustling holiday, ensuring maximum flavor with minimal fuss.
What to Expect
Prepare for a symphony of textures and tastes that will delight your guests. Each spoonful offers the creamy, comforting sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes, enriched with butter, milk, and vanilla. This rich base is beautifully contrasted by the buttery, slightly caramelized, and undeniably crunchy pecan topping. The combination of tender sweet potatoes and the sugary, nutty crust makes for a deeply satisfying and celebratory side dish that perfectly complements any holiday meal. You'll find yourself reaching for a second serving of this indulgent, comforting dish. This recipe yields a generous 10 servings, with each serving providing a satisfying 441 calories.
Customization & Variations
Tailoring this sweet potato casserole to your taste is simple. Feel free to adjust the white sugar in the sweet potato mixture and the brown sugar in the topping to achieve your preferred level of sweetness, as the recipe notes these can be adjusted “to taste.” For a different textural element, while pecans are classic, you could experiment with other chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds in the topping, ensuring they are roughly the same size as the chopped pecans for even distribution.
Serving & Context
This sweet potato casserole is the quintessential dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any grand holiday feast. Serve it warm alongside your favorite roasted meats and other festive sides for a truly memorable meal.