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Sweet Potato Casserole

Creamy Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping

A delightful Sweet Potato Casserole with creamy base and crunchy pecan topping, perfect for Thanksgiving and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 2-3 large Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Consider coconut sugar for sugar-free
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Pecan Topping
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Chopped, can substitute walnuts
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour works well too
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Potato Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes, boil them for about 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
  3. Mash the sweet potatoes with brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Spread in the baking dish.
  4. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans for the topping, and mix until crumbly.
  5. Spread the pecan topping over the sweet potato mixture and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in a preheated oven.

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