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Best Sweet Potato Casserole: Discover the Perfect Recipe!

A delicious and creamy sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar topping, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
  4. Add brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans and remaining brown sugar, then sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
  7. If desired, add mini marshmallows on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and the topping is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of the casseroleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk.
  • Can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to taste.

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