How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potato casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for fall and winter gatherings. This dish combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with a delicious crunchy topping, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're serving it as a side dish for a holiday meal or enjoying it as a comforting weeknight dinner, this sweet potato casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (40 ounce) can cut sweet potatoes, undrained
  • ¾ cup white sugar, or more to taste
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar, or more to taste
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 (2-quart) casserole

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Make potatoes: Place canned sweet potatoes and their liquid in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and drain.
  • Transfer potatoes to a medium bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.
  • Add white sugar, butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
  • Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Make topping: Mix pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter in a separate bowl until combined and crumbly.
  • Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    441 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 83mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 451mg