Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
peeled, cut into cubes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
packed, light or dark brown
- 2 eggs
lightly beaten
- ½ cup half and half
or whole milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
or sea salt
- ⅔ cup all purpose flour
spooned and leveled
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
packed, light or dark brown
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups pecans
about 8 ounces, roughly chopped
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
melted
- 1 to 2 cups miniature marshmallows
optional
Directions
- 1
Add sweet potatoes to a large pot filled with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce heat to medium and simmer potatoes until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well and return to hot pot (off of heat) to allow any extra moisture to cook away.
- 2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 2 quart or 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl or the pot the sweet potatoes cooked in, mash the potatoes and softened butter using a potato masher or hand mixer. (You should have about 5 cups of mashed sweet potatoes at this point.)
- 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon. Add the pecans and melted butter and stir together until pecans are evenly coated with the mixture.
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About this Recipe
The holidays just aren't complete without a truly unforgettable sweet potato casserole, and this recipe delivers a creamy, sweet base with an incredible crunchy streusel topping that will be the star of your festive table. Get ready for a side dish that's rich, comforting, and absolutely packed with amazing flavors and textures. You’ll love how this classic side brings warmth and joy to any gathering.
What sets this sweet potato casserole apart is its perfect balance: a velvety smooth sweet potato filling meets a wonderfully textured, decadent streusel topping. This combination of rich butter, brown sugar, fragrant cinnamon, and generous pecans creates a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the creamy interior, elevating a simple side into a truly special treat.
Prepare for a symphony of sensations. You’ll experience the comforting warmth of perfectly cooked sweet potatoes, sweetened just right with brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Each bite of the rich, buttery filling is complemented by the irresistible crunch of the streusel, packed with generous amounts of roughly chopped pecans. This dish is designed to be a deeply satisfying and celebratory side, making it a must-make for your holiday menu.
While the pecan streusel adds an amazing textural and flavor dimension, this sweet potato casserole is also wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. You can vary the type of brown sugar used in both the filling and the streusel, choosing between light or dark brown to adjust the depth of molasses flavor. And for those who love a classic gooey finish, miniature marshmallows are an optional addition, creating a perfectly toasted topping.
This generous casserole yields 16 servings, making it ideal for large family dinners, holiday feasts, or any occasion where you need a comforting and impressive side dish to feed a crowd.