Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Taste Of Home

May 27, 2023 Post a Comment

Whipped Candied Yams With Marshmallows Simple Zetl from simplezetl.blogspot.com

Description

Sweet potato casserole is a classic Southern dish that is a must-have during the holiday season. This recipe from Taste of Home is the perfect blend of sweet and savory, with a crunchy pecan topping that adds a nice texture to the dish. It's easy to make and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next family gathering.

Prep Time

This sweet potato casserole recipe takes about 15 minutes of prep time.

Cook Time

The casserole needs to bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.

Ingredients

For the sweet potato filling, you'll need:

4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 medium sweet potatoes)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the pecan topping, you'll need:

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted

Equipment

You'll need a mixing bowl, a casserole dish, and an oven for this recipe.

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well. 3. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased casserole dish. 4. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the chopped pecans, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix well. 5. Sprinkle the pecan topping over the sweet potato mixture. 6. Bake the casserole for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the sweet potato mixture is heated through. 7. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have mashed sweet potatoes on hand, you can easily make your own by boiling sweet potatoes until they are soft and then mashing them with a fork or potato masher. The pecan topping can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container until you're ready to use it.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 10 servings. Each serving contains:

Calories: 420
Total Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 80mg
Sodium: 170mg
Total Carbohydrates: 54g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 40g
Protein: 4g

Recipe Tips

If you want to make this sweet potato casserole recipe a little healthier, you can substitute some of the sugar with honey or maple syrup. You can also use a non-dairy milk like almond milk instead of regular milk. To make the dish even more festive, you can sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg on top of the sweet potato mixture before adding the pecan topping. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the casserole in the oven or microwave before serving.