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The Ultimate Classic Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping

A spoonful of creamy orange southern sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy pecan streusel topping.
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Make this traditional Southern Sweet Potato Casserole for your next holiday meal. It features a creamy, spiced sweet potato base topped with a rich, crunchy pecan praline layer.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for topping)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Place the cooked sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Mash them until smooth.
  3. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, salt, and nutmeg to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until the base is well combined and creamy.
  4. Pour the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare the pecan topping: In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar. Cut in the softened butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Stir in the chopped pecans until they are evenly coated.
  7. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato base.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
  9. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can boil or bake the sweet potatoes until tender before mashing them for the base.
  • For a different texture, you can substitute the pecan topping with marshmallows during the last 10 minutes of baking, though this recipe focuses on the pecan topping.
  • This casserole is a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

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