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Southern sweet potato casserole topped with pecans and marshmallows

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

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A delightful and comforting Southern Sweet Potato Casserole, perfect for holidays and family gatherings, featuring creamy sweet potatoes and a buttery pecan topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the sweet potato mixture into your greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  4. In another bowl, mix the packed brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans until you achieve a crumbly texture for the topping.
  5. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Baking
  1. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20g

Notes

To keep any leftovers, let the casserole cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

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