Description
Comforting sweet potato casserole brings Southern hospitality to your holiday table with creamy mashed potatoes topped by a crunchy pecan streusel. Rich flavors and classic textures make this dish perfect for family gatherings where you’ll savor every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped pecans
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup (50 g) mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Carefully add cubed sweet potatoes to the boiling water, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Simmer the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, periodically testing their tenderness with a fork.
- Once potatoes are easily pierced and soft, remove from heat and drain completely in a colander.
- Transfer the drained sweet potatoes to a mixing bowl and mash thoroughly using a potato masher or electric mixer until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved.
- Ensure no large lumps remain, creating a uniform texture for the casserole base.
Notes
- Test potato tenderness by gently piercing with a fork; they should slide in smoothly without resistance.
- For ultra-creamy texture, use a hand mixer or ricer when mashing sweet potatoes to eliminate lumps.
- Consider adding roasted marshmallows or chopped pecans on top for extra crunch and caramelized flavor.
- Swap dairy ingredients with coconut milk and vegan butter to make this recipe completely plant-based and allergy-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg