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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightfully creamy and flavorful dish that’s topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan streusel. It’s not heavy or overly sweet either.
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Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Potato masher or electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • Sweet Potato Base:
  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 3-4 large sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pecan Streusel Topping:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Optional Topping:
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare Sweet Potatoes:
  • Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
  • Mix Sweet Potato Base:
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, beaten eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  • Spread in Baking Dish:
  • Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Prepare Pecan Streusel Topping:
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Mix until crumbly.
  • Add Topping:
  • Sprinkle the pecan streusel evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
  • Optional Marshmallow Topping:
  • If using marshmallows, sprinkle them evenly over the top of the casserole during the last 5 minutes of baking. Return to the oven and bake until the marshmallows are golden and puffed.
  • Serve:
  • Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm.
  • Prep Time:
  • 30 minutes
  • Cook Time:
  • 30 minutes
  • Total Time:
  • 1 hour
  • Nutrition (per serving, based on 12 servings):
  • Calories: 340
  • Total Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 28g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Enjoy this rich and comforting Southern Sweet Potato Casserole, perfect for any holiday meal or festive gathering!