Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
This Southern Sweet Potato Casserole pairs creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, making it a perfect side dish for holidays and family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes Use freshly mashed or canned sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sugar Regular granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk Can use whole or low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Use unsalted butter for better flavor control
- 2 large eggs, beaten Helps bind the mixture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For enhanced flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness
For the Topping
- 1 cup pecans, chopped Can substitute with walnuts if desired
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used
- 1/4 cup flour All-purpose flour works well
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and flour.
- Sprinkle this topping over the sweet potato mixture.
Baking
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
Serve warm as a side dish for dinner; it pairs well with roasted meat, turkey, or ham. You can add mini marshmallows for a sweeter twist by adding them in the last 10 minutes of baking.