Description
Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that perfectly balances creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping. Ideal for holidays or family gatherings, this recipe brings warmth and joy to your table, making it a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes, then boil in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pecans with remaining melted butter and sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For creamier mashed sweet potatoes, use a potato ricer instead of a masher. Feel free to experiment with toppings like mini marshmallows or crushed graham crackers for added texture. You can prepare the casserole ahead of time by assembling it without baking; simply refrigerate overnight.