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Sweet Potato and Pecan Casserole

Made with pecans, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and butter, this side dish is guaranteed to satisfy your Thanksgiving guests this holiday season!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole, Thanksgving
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 239kcal

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 3 sweet potatoes (boiled and mashed, with skins off)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs (slightly beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the topping:

  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, granulated sugar, vanilla, milk, and salt.
  • Add in the eggs and mix until well blended.
  • Pour all the ingredients in a greased casserole dish.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the topping ingredients. Sprinkle all of the topping ingredients over the mixture in the casserole dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is firm and brown.

Notes

For an added twist, during the last 10 minutes of cooking, place regular sized marshmallows in a row throughout the casserole. 

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 4670IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.8mg