Description
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is a creamy, sweet delight topped with crunchy pecans that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. Perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes, then boil in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and mash.
- In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with brown sugar and melted butter; sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg