Description

This classic Sweet Potato Casserole is a creamy, comforting side dish perfect for holiday dinners and special occasions. Mashed sweet potatoes are blended with sugar, eggs, milk, and warm spices, then topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan and brown sugar crumble. Baked until golden and set, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and texture to complement any festive meal.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potato Mixture

4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Topping

1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

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Instructions

Prepare the oven and dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Mix sweet potato base: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, whole milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Assemble in baking dish: Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula or spoon.
Prepare topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, and softened butter. Use your fingers or a fork to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add topping: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the sweet potato layer in the baking dish.
Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set and no longer jiggly.
Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving to let it set further.

Notes

You can prepare the casserole a day ahead and refrigerate it before baking; be sure to bring it to room temperature prior to baking for even cooking.
For a sweeter topping variation, sprinkle mini marshmallows over the casserole during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Use medium-sized sweet potatoes for best mash texture and flavor.