The Best Sweet Potato Casserole

A shot of the sweet potato casserole with a serving spoon lifting a portion out of the dish, showing the texture of the baked casserole mixture and crumb topping.

Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole is an indulgent side dish everyone will rave about! You’ll love the sweet blend of mashed sweet potatoes, crunchy pecans, fragrant cinnamon, and brown sugar.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Resting Time10

Total Time1

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dishes for christmas, sweet potato souffle, thanksgiving sweet potatoes

Servings:

Calories: 468kcal

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Casserole

3 to 4 large sweet potatoes
3 large eggs
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup melted butter
½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
½ tablespoon pumpkin spice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Topping

¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Instructions

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Cover with cold water, and boil for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
Mash the sweet potatoes, and allow them to cool.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, whisk together the cooled mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Fold in the chopped pecans.
Spread the mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish.
Prepare the topping by combining the melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a separate bowl. Mix the ingredients with your hands until they are the texture of coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped pecans.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture, and bake uncovered at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes or until the casserole is hot all the way through and the topping is golden-brown.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve it hot.

Notes

Topping Alternatives: Skip the topping and arrange whole marshmallows over the top. You could also stir mini marshmallows into the crisp topping. Replace the flour in the topping with rolled oats for even more texture.
Sweet Potato Alternatives: If you'd like to use yams, drain a large can (29 to 30 ounces).
Let It Stand: While the casserole is best served hot, let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. It will firm up, making it easier to serve and eat.
Baked Sweet Potato: Try baking the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them. Prick them all over with a fork, then bake them at 375°F for 1.5 hours or until tender. You can bake them up to two days in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.

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