Brown Sugar Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole: A Must-Try!
A delicious and festive Brown Sugar Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole that is perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped pecans with a little brown sugar and sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- If desired, add mini marshmallows on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg