Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Sweet potatoes have a natural sweetness that is the perfect compliment to a savory Thanksgiving meal. This easy sweet potato casserole recipe is also a great side dish for ham or chicken.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 591kcal
Ingredients
- 4-5 sweet potatoes about 4 ½ to 5 cups mashed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the whole sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, pierce several times with a fork, and bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until soft all the way through (it may take more or less time, depending on the diameter of your sweet potatoes). Set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, then scoop out the flesh and place in a large bowl. Mash until smooth.
- Add sugar, ½ cup butter, eggs, and vanilla to mashed sweet potatoes and stir until combined.
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish or an 11”x7” baking dish. Spoon the sweet potatoes into the prepared dish in an even layer.
- Mix the topping ingredients together until crumbly. Spread evenly over the potatoes.
- Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes, or until browned.
Notes
- Sweet potatoes may be baked a day or two in advance. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container until the day you’re making the casserole. If you do this, make sure to melt the ½ cup butter before adding it to the sweet potatoes.
- To save oven space, you can also cook the sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot
- You can make this with gluten-free all-purpose flour—the gluten-free version comes out just as great!
- This can be assembled up to 3 days in advance, and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 16807IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
