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

Sweet potato casserole is a beloved Thanksgiving side dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the delicious crunch of pecans. This indulgent yet easy-to-make dish is a staple on holiday tables across the United States, and it's no wonder why. The creamy sweet potato filling and the buttery pecan topping are a match made in heaven, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will have your taste buds singing.

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Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup margarine, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cover sweet potatoes with water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Mash potatoes with white sugar, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Spread mixture in prepared baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, pecans, and flour in another bowl. Pour margarine over pecan mixture; toss until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pecan topping is hard, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 304mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 389mg