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Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecans

A delicious and creamy sweet potato casserole topped with crunchy pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Course: Holiday dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet potato casserole, pecans, holiday recipe, comfort food
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup melted butter for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then drain and mash.
  • In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter for the topping.
  • Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 5g