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Warm and comforting sweet potato casserole served in a dish.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern comfort food warms the heart and fills the soul, and nothing captures that spirit quite like Sweet Potato Casserole. This dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a crumbly topping, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

For the Topping

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter cubed and cold
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional

For the Filling

  • 4 large sweet potatoes baked or boiled
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows optional
  • 1 cup pecans roughly chopped, divided

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour and optional cinnamon.
  • Add the cold butter cubes to the mixture. Use a fork or pastry cutter to cut the butter into the sugar-flour mixture until it becomes coarse and crumbly.
  • Bake or boil the sweet potatoes until they are tender.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and melted butter.
  • Using a handheld electric mixer or a potato masher, beat or mash the mixture until it is smooth and fluffy.
  • Fold in half of the chopped pecans into the sweet potato mixture.
  • Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the top, then add the remaining pecans. If desired, scatter mini marshmallows on top.
  • Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until it is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven, serve warm and enjoy the delicious flavors of this Southern classic.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 4gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 11087IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Classic Sweet Potato Casserole, Southern Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole
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