Description
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping is a holiday classic that’s smooth, rich, and perfectly sweet. The buttery pecan crumble adds the perfect crunch, making it a must-have for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner! 🍠🎄
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3–4 medium)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, pecans, and melted butter to form the topping mixture.
- Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato base.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
💡 Tip: Make this casserole a day ahead and refrigerate. Just bake before serving for a warm, comforting side dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Holiday Recipes, Side Dishes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, pecan topping, thanksgiving side, holiday casserole, southern recipe