Description
Sweet Potato Casserole with Buttery Pecan Topping is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy, fluffy sweet potatoes with a crunchy, caramelized pecan topping. This delightful casserole is perfect for holiday feasts or any gathering where comfort food is needed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (dark)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Boil the sweet potatoes in water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the sweet potatoes. Mash until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with melted butter and brown sugar.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish and top with the pecan mixture.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg