Description
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of comfort food. This creamy casserole combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with warm spices and is generously topped with a crunchy layer of toasted pecans. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s a delicious way to enjoy sweet potatoes while impressing your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks, then boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth, then mix in brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and melted butter until combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped toasted pecans with melted butter and brown sugar; sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg