Description
This Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe is rich, creamy, and topped with a crunchy pecan-brown sugar crumble. A beloved classic perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup heavy cream, half and half, or whole milk
Topping:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix sweet potatoes, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
4. Add heavy cream and mix until fully incorporated.
5. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and chopped nuts using a fork.
7. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the sweet potato base.
8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the topping is golden and slightly crisp.
Notes
You can prepare the casserole a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans depending on preference or availability.
For a smoother texture, use a food processor to mash the sweet potatoes.
This recipe pairs beautifully with turkey, ham, or roasted vegetables during holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg