Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

 

Sweet Potato Casserole

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Easy Sweet Potato Casserole features an irresistible crunchy pecan topping. The recipe is so flavorful—the sweet potatoes turn out soft, smooth, and puff up slightly while baking. It's the perfect side dish for holidays and gatherings.

Servings: 12 (as a side dish)

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Filling

• 4 lbs sweet potatoes (about 6 cups mashed)

• 3 large eggs

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

• ½ Tbsp vanilla extract

• ⅛ tsp fine sea salt (or a pinch of salt)

• 1 cup dried cranberries (optional)
  

  For the Pecan Crumble Topping

  • ⅔ cup brown sugar, packed

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour substitute)

  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold, diced

  • 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped (optional)
    

    Instructions

    1. Cook the Sweet Potatoes

    Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1" chunks. Add them to a large pot with enough water to cover the surface of the potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook uncovered at a medium/low boil until easily pierced with a fork, about 10–15 minutes. Drain and mash. For even creamier results, mash with an electric mixer.

    2. Make the Sweet Potato Filling

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir this mixture into the cooked sweet potatoes, then stir in the dried cranberries. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a 9×13 casserole dish.

    3. Make the Pecan Crumble Topping

    In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and flour. Add the cold diced butter and use your hands to rub the mixture together until pea-sized crumbs form. Stir in the chopped pecans.

    4. Assemble and Bake

    Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the sweet potatoes. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 35–40 minutes, or until hot and the sweet potatoes start to puff at the edges.
    

    Nutrition Per Serving (Approximate)

    • Calories: 402 kcal

    • Carbs: 63g

    • Protein: 5g

    • Fat: 16g