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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

This Easy Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect addition to your holiday menu. It’s simple, delicious, and brings a touch of Southern charm to any meal.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the casserole:

  • 29-ounce can sweet potatoes, drained
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

For the topping:

  • 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Start by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mash the drained sweet potatoes. Mix in melted butter, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
  • Assemble in Dish: Transfer the sweet potato mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans. Mix until the mixture forms small crumbles.
  • Add the Topping: Evenly sprinkle the pecan crumbles over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
  • Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 15-20 minutes to set properly before serving.
  • Author: Linda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes