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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

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  • Author: Maria B. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This classic sweet potato casserole is creamy, lightly spiced, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. It’s an easy-to-make side dish that’s a holiday favorite, but so delicious you’ll want to make it year-round!


Ingredients

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  • For the Sweet Potato Base:
  • 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3-4 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Topping:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare Sweet Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Make the Topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, pecans, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
  • Assemble & Bake: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is golden and slightly crisp.
  • Serve & Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Marshmallow Option: If you prefer a marshmallow topping, replace the streusel with mini marshmallows and bake until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  • Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole a day ahead and refrigerate. Bake when ready to serve.
  • Lighter Version: Use half the butter and swap brown sugar for maple syrup.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg