Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
A comforting Southern favorite that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for holidays or family dinners.
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes Use freshly mashed for best flavor.
- 1 cup sugar Adjust to taste if you like it sweeter.
- 1/2 cup milk Add more for creaminess.
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 cup pecans, chopped Can substitute with walnuts.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix together chopped pecans, brown sugar, and flour. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use freshly mashed sweet potatoes. Add nutmeg or cinnamon for extra warmth. Can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.