Sweet Potato Casserole
A comforting and flavorful sweet potato casserole topped with a delightful pecan crumble, perfect for family gatherings and holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 medium Sweet Potatoes
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 cup Whole Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup Oats
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks, then boil until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them with brown sugar, butter, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine chopped pecans, oats, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Spread the topping mixture evenly over the sweet potato filling.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Customize the sweetness to your preference and ensure the topping mixture is moist to maintain its crunch.