Description
A classic Southern dish made with sweet potatoes and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter to make the topping.
- Spread the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for best flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Southern Sweet Potato Casserole