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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

A creamy, classic sweet potato casserole topped with a buttery pecan crumble, perfect for holidays and cozy family meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Base
  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.33 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Pot for boiling
  • Potato masher or mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Boil peeled sweet potatoes until fork-tender, drain well, and mash until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, sugars, eggs, milk, vanilla, spices, and salt.
  4. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. In another bowl, mix pecans, flour, brown sugar, and softened butter until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  8. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.

Notes

Can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving.