Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Make the best Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with buttery mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and crunchy pecans. Perfect Thanksgiving or holiday side dish!
Ingredients:
Sweet Potato Base:
3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and boiled
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup milk
Crunchy Pecan Topping:
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
Boil and Mash Sweet Potatoes:
Boil sweet potatoes until tender. Mash until creamy for the perfect Southern sweet potato casserole base.
Mix Sweet Potato Filling:
Combine mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, butter, beaten eggs, vanilla, and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Casserole:
Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in a 13×9-inch baking dish. This is the perfect base for your easy holiday sweet potato side dish.
Prepare Pecan Topping:
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans until crumbly.
Top and Bake:
Sprinkle the pecan topping over the sweet potato mixture. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crunchy.
Serve Your Southern Sweet Potato Casserole:
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this classic Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole or holiday side dish with family and friends.
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