Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole is a creamy, sweet, and buttery holiday favorite.It features mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan streusel or marshmallows.Perfect for festive gatherings, it offers warmth and nostalgic flavors.Simple to prepare, it always brings a comforting touch to the table.
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Base:
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Pecan Streusel Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and mash them until smooth.
- Add butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; mix well.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter to create the streusel.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crisp.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add 2–3 tablespoons of cream cheese to the potatoes.
- Replace brown sugar with maple syrup for a richer flavour.
- A dash of clove or ginger adds depth.
- Choose orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for best color and sweetness.
- You can halve the pecan topping for a lighter version.