Description
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is a deliciously creamy dish topped with crunchy pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Whole milk
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Pecans
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
Instructions
- Peel and cube 4 medium sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix until smooth.
- Stir in half of the chopped pecans; transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- For the topping, combine reserved chopped pecans with melted butter and sugar; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg