Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
A delightful twist on a classic dish, this Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping combines natural sweetness with a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for holiday meals or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Mix the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the pecan topping by combining chopped pecans, flour, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon.
- Add the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy as a side dish or dessert.
Notes
Feel free to make this recipe dairy-free by using almond or oat milk.