Description
Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful Thanksgiving side dish that perfectly blends creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping. This comforting recipe is simple to prepare, making it ideal for cooks of any skill level. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, it promises to be the star of your holiday table, providing a delicious contrast of textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks, then boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Mix in butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the greased baking dish. In another bowl, combine chopped pecans with melted butter and brown sugar; sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg