Sweet Potato Casserole Paula Deen Recipe

July 18, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

This sweet potato casserole recipe by Paula Deen is a classic Southern side dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is made with sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, and spices and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel topping.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 1 hour.

Ingredients

For the sweet potato filling: - 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (approximately 4-5 medium-sized sweet potatoes) - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup melted butter - 1/2 cup milk - 2 eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg For the pecan streusel topping: - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 1/4 cup melted butter - 1 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

- Large mixing bowl - Handheld mixer or stand mixer - 9x13 inch baking dish - Mixing spoon - Measuring cups and spoons - Small mixing bowl

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well with a handheld or stand mixer until smooth. 3. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. 4. In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Mix well with a spoon until crumbly. 5. Sprinkle the pecan streusel topping over the sweet potato mixture. 6. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the topping is golden brown and crispy. 7. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

This sweet potato casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving. It is also a great dish to bring to a potluck or holiday gathering.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately: - Calories: 395 - Fat: 19g - Carbohydrates: 54g - Fiber: 3g - Protein: 4g

Recipe Tips

- To make the mashed sweet potatoes, you can either boil them until tender and then mash them with a fork or potato masher or bake them in the oven until tender and then scoop out the flesh and mash it. - If you prefer a less sweet casserole, you can reduce the amount of sugar in the sweet potato filling to 3/4 cup. - You can also add a pinch of salt to the sweet potato filling if you prefer a slightly savory flavor. - If you don't have pecans on hand, you can substitute them with chopped walnuts or almonds.