Description

Ready to wow your dinner table with a warm, comforting classic? This Sweet Potato Casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining velvety mashed sweet potatoes with a golden, buttery pecan topping that adds crunch and irresistible flavor. Perfect for holiday spreads, cozy family dinners, or when you’re in the mood for something hearty and nostalgic, this dish is both wholesome and indulgent. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, side dish recipes, or holiday food ideas, this easy recipe checks every box with sweet and savory harmony in every bite.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Base:

4 large sweet potatoes (about 3 1/2 to 4 cups mashed)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup whole milk (or half and half)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

For the Pecan Topping:

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup chopped pecans

Optional: fresh sage leaves for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peel and chop sweet potatoes, then boil until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
Drain and mash sweet potatoes until smooth.
Mix in sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
Spread sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and flour, then cut in softened butter.
Stir in chopped pecans and sprinkle the topping over the sweet potatoes.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sage if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Side Dish