Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Southern Sweet Potato Casserole is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy, tender sweet potatoes with a crunchy, buttery pecan topping. This delightful casserole is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners and offers a comforting blend of sweetness and texture that will leave everyone craving more. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, this dish truly shines as a centerpiece on your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- 2. Boil the diced sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, mash the sweet potatoes and mix in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.
- 4. In another bowl, combine chopped pecans with 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter for the topping.
- 5. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the greased baking dish and sprinkle the pecan topping evenly on top.
- 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg