Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Sweet Potato Casserole is an easy, iconic side dish perfect for the holidays with a smooth, velvety texture and sweet distinctive flavor. Topped with a crunchy pecan streusel and a hint of citrus, it's a classic favorite.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 379kcal
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Filling
- 4 cups sweet potatoes cubed and peeled, about 3-4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ¼ cup orange juice
Pecan Topping
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Sweet Potatoes
- Add the chopped sweet potatoes to a large pot of salted water to cover by at least 1 inch. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat and maintain a simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender; about 15 minutes. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes. Set aside.
Filling
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, mashed sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, beaten eggs, and orange juice. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Topping
- Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a bowl until combined and beginning to clump. Stir in the pecans and spread the topping over the sweet potatoes in an even layer.
Bake
- Bake until the casserole is mostly set in the center and beginning to brown on top; 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 340mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g