Holiday Helpful Hints: My Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole Holiday Recipe
Here’s a classic sweet potato casserole recipe that’s creamy, sweet, and topped with a crunchy pecan topping!
Ingredients:
Sweet Potato Mixture:
• 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
Pecan Topping:
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash.
2. Make the Sweet Potato Mixture:
• In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, beaten eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
3. Assemble the Casserole:
• Spread the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Prepare the Pecan Topping:
• In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans until well combined.
5. Add the Topping and Bake:
• Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
6. Serve:
• Let it cool slightly, then serve warm.
This sweet potato casserole is perfect for holiday dinners! Enjoy!