Description
Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish made with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, topped with a crunchy, cinnamon-sugar pecan topping. It’s the perfect dish for holidays, family dinners, or any time you crave something sweet and savory. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this casserole is sure to become a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for topping)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil them in water for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and mash.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- If adding marshmallows, sprinkle on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.