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Sweet Potato Casserole

Nostalgic Sweet Potato Casserole for Your Holiday Table

This Sweet Potato Casserole is a must-make for cozy gatherings, combining nostalgic flavors with incredible ease, making it a classic for your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups canned sweet potatoes well-drained
  • 1 cup brown sugar can substitute with white sugar
  • 1 cup pecans can substitute with walnuts
  • 2 large eggs or egg replacement for vegan version
  • 1/2 cup milk or non-dairy milk for lactose-free
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Topping
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows can be swapped with crushed graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup flour or whole wheat flour for a hearty alternative
  • 1/4 cup additional brown sugar optional based on sweetness preference

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Casserole dish

Method
 

How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your casserole dish.
  2. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and roast for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender, then mash until smooth.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon until crumbly.
  6. Layer half of the sweet potato mixture in a greased dish, sprinkle half of the cinnamon filling, add the remaining sweet potato mix, and top with pecans and mini marshmallows.
  7. Bake for about 30 minutes or until heated through and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 17000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can drizzle with warm caramel sauce for an extra indulgent touch. This casserole can be made in advance and stored in the fridge before baking.

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