Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
Traditional dish · American
A traditional and beloved sweet potato casserole, featuring a smooth, creamy sweet potato base topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar streusel.
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Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes3 lbs
- Butter1/2 cup
- Granulated Sugar1/2 cup
- Milk1/4 cup
- Eggs2
- Vanilla Extract1 tsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Pecans1 cup, chopped
- Brown Sugar1/2 cup
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Wash and boil sweet potatoes until tender. Drain and peel.
- 3
Mash sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- 4
Pour sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans and brown sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- 6
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- 7
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
