Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
This sweet potato casserole with pecan topping combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a buttery brown sugar pecan streusel. A classic Thanksgiving side dish!
Equipment
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Topping
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup salted butter , softened
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Casserole
- 5 prebaked sweet potatoes *see notes
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter , slightly melted
- ⅓ cup evaporated milk (can use milk or cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Optional: 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
- In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 butter butter with a fork or pastry cutter. You may need to use your hands to create the crumble. Stir in the pecans.
Casserole
- Scoop flesh from 5 pre-baked potatoes into a large bowl and mash with a potato masher. It should be about 3 cups.
- Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup butter, 1/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth. Spread evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish (or an 11x8-inch baking dish for a thicker casserole). Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and caramelized.
- If adding marshmallows, sprinkle over the top and broil for 2 minutes, or until golden brown and gooey.
Notes
Bake Sweet Potatoes: Follow these easy instructions to bake your sweet potatoes.
Make-ahead: This recipe can be made 1 to 2 days in advance. Simply pour the sweet potato mixture into your pan cover it tightly and store it in the refrigerator. You can make and store the topping separately. Wait to add the topping until ready to bake.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Note: Marshmallows are not included in the nutritional value.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sodium: 202mg, Potassium: 388mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 13661IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 67mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
