Description
Sweet potato casserole is a heartwarming dish that combines the creamy goodness of sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your family and friends with its rich flavors and delightful aroma. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll create a nostalgic dish that invites everyone back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and return potatoes to pot; add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla. Mash until smooth.
- Fold in half of the chopped pecans.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish; top with remaining pecans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg