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Sweet Potato Casserole

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Sweet Potato Casserole is a warm, comforting side dish made with buttery mashed sweet potatoes, cozy spices, and a crunchy pecan topping. This classic holiday favorite is both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy dinner, it’s a sweet and savory crowd-pleaser everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • For the sweet potato base:
  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3–4 large sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the topping:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. Spread the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans to create the topping.
  5. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For a dessert-like version, add mini marshmallows on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • Swap pecans with walnuts or omit nuts entirely for allergy-friendly options.
  • Use maple syrup instead of granulated sugar for a natural sweetener.
  • Almond milk or oat milk can be used as a dairy-free alternative.
  • Roasting the sweet potatoes adds extra depth of flavor compared to boiling.

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