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

Sweet potato casserole is a classic side dish that is often served during the holiday season. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and it pairs well with a variety of main dishes. There are many variations of this dish, but we believe we've found the best sweet potato casserole recipe that will become a staple at your family gatherings and dinner parties.

Our recipe for the best sweet potato casserole is simple and easy to make, requiring just a few basic ingredients that...

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ⅓ cup evaporated milk
  • ¾ stick butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash.
  • Mix mashed sweet potato, white sugar, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Spread into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, flour, and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl; spoon topping over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    459 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 279mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 423mg