🥧 SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
Introduction (Short)
This classic Southern Sweet Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish — creamy, buttery sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy brown sugar and pecan crumble. Perfect for holiday feasts, Sunday dinners, or any time you crave a warm, cozy side with a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Potato Mixture
3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
½ cup sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup milk
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Topping
⅓ cup melted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour 🌾
1 cup chopped pecans 🌰
Instructions
Boil & Mash
Peel and boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash until completely smooth and lump-free.
Mix the Base
Add sugar, softened butter, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir well until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
Prepare the Baking Dish
Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking dish, then spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the pan. 🥘
Make the Topping
In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans until crumbly and well combined. 🍯🌰
Assemble the Casserole
Evenly sprinkle the pecan topping over the sweet potato mixture, covering the surface completely.
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
How to Make (Quick Recap)
Mash sweet potatoes.
Mix with sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk.
Spread in baking dish.
Top with buttery brown sugar-pecan mixture.
Bake until golden.
Variations
Marshmallow Topping: Replace the pecan crumble with mini marshmallows — bake until toasted.
Nut-Free: Skip the pecans and use rolled oats or crushed graham crackers for crunch.
Spiced Version: Add a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice to the sweet potato mixture for a cozy fall flavor.
Healthier Twist: Use coconut sugar, almond milk, and coconut oil instead of butter and refined sugar.
Tips
Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor — canned ones tend to be too watery.
Make it ahead of time: Prepare both layers, refrigerate overnight, then bake just before serving.
For extra crunch, toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the topping.
Serve warm — it pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or even as dessert!
Conclusion (Short)
Rich, creamy, and irresistibly sweet, this Southern Sweet Potato Casserole brings a taste of home to any table. With its buttery base and crunchy topping, it’s a true Southern classic that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds. 💛