The Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
The best sweet potato casserole recipe combines creamy sweet potatoes, a buttery pecan topping, and a hint of cinnamon for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any family gathering!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter to make the topping. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the casserole up to 24 hours in advance and bake it just before serving.
- For a marshmallow topping, swap the pecans for mini marshmallows.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg