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A bubbling sweet potato casserole with a golden, toasted marshmallow topping

Proven Way to Grow Perfect Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe provides a simple yet effective method for creating a delicious sweet potato casserole. It balances the natural sweetness of the potatoes with warm spices, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Base
  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Pecan Topping
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into 1-inch cubes, and place them in a large pot.
  3. Cover the potatoes with water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender (15-20 minutes); drain well and mash.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, beaten eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; mix until smooth.
Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and salt for the topping.
  2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in the chopped pecans.
  3. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the pecan topping over it.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30 minutes, then loosely cover with foil to prevent over-browning of the topping.
  2. Continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the topping is golden brown.
  3. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch of sweetness, a drizzle of maple syrup can be added to the sweet potato mixture. To make ahead, assemble the casserole and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking; add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.