A delicious and festive sweet potato casserole perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring a creamy filling topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar topping.
Author:Marianne
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
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4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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, milk, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish.
In a separate bowl, mix the chopped pecans with the remaining brown sugar and sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
If desired, add mini marshmallows on top of the pecan mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and the topping is golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute milk with almond milk and eggs with flax eggs.
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.