Easy Sweet Potato Casserole is the BEST! Made with mashed sweet potatoes topped with a nutty, buttery pecan topping!

This is the most traditional recipe that my family makes every year for the holidays and today I wanted to pass it down to you! This is one of those side dish recipes that I look forward to every.single.year!

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I will tell you I was in a panic trying to follow this family recipe! We have a bunch of family recipes in a cookbook that sibling has and I was looking at the directions. I also had the recipe written down in my own notebook and they were not matching up. 

Frantically, I sent a text to my sibling’s group chat and said HELP! Luckily my twinny stepped in and saved the casserole! It would of been a hot mess! She talked me through it. Funny thing is, I make this casserole every year so why was this year different?

Well, I knew I was making it for YOU and wanted it to be perfect! ENJOY!

HOW TO MAKE EASY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE!

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large sweet potatoes)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• A teaspoon pure vanilla
• One stick unsalted butter, really soften almost melted
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS:

• Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Boil in large pot water for 10-12 minutes or until just soften. Drain and mash. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F°. Spray 8X8 casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• With mashed sweet potatoes in bowl add eggs, sugar and vanilla. Whisk together.
• Pour into casserole dish.
• In small bowl stir together butter and pecans. Stir in flour and brown sugar. (Mixture may be thick)
• Spread on top of mashed sweet potatoes evenly.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Turn on broil for 3-5 minutes or until topping is bubbly and golden brown. (watch so it doesn’t burn!)
• Remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Serve warm and ENJOY!

What to do if you can’t spread your topping?

Okay so this is where I was stuck for a minute. I really didn’t expect the topping to be as thick as it was, I thought it would be more crumbly. This will vary on how softened or melted your butter is. What did I do? I simple used my hands to put the butter topping on top of the potatoes.

Then, I used a spatula to carefully spread out the layer. I wanted to make sure I didn’t get any potatoes over the top layer. 

Honestly, I was really happy about how that buttery, pecan layer turned out. If you want to make sure it is nice and crunchy, make sure to place your casserole under the broiler for a few minutes, but watch it! It can burn if you take your attention off of it!

SOME MORE RECIPES THAT YOU WILL ENJOY FOR THANKSGIVING!

1. Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes! Flavored with cinnamon!
2. Sausage Cornbread Stuffing! Mom never made it with sausage but we loved it this way!
3. Sheet Pan Roasted Green Beans! Add those veggies to a sheet pan and roast away!
4. Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes and Gravy! Because we all need gravy!
5. Butter Rosemary Roasted Turkey! You better believe I cook my turkey this way every year!
6. Sea Foam Salad! Oddly enough, we always serve this with our meal and not with dessert! I love it!

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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

Yield: 10

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Easy Sweet Potato Casserole is a traditional family favorite! With creamy potatoes and a crunchy topping!

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Ingredients

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large sweet potatoes)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 stick unsalted butter, really soften almost melted
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar

Instructions

1. Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Boil in large pot water for 10-12 minutes or until just soften. Drain and mash. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F°. Spray 8X8 casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.
3. With mashed sweet potatoes in bowl add eggs, sugar and vanilla. Whisk together.
4. Pour into casserole dish.
5. In small bowl stir together butter and pecans. Stir in flour and brown sugar. (Mixture may be thick)
6. Spread on top of mashed sweet potatoes evenly.
7. Bake for 30 minutes.
8. Turn on broil for 3-5 minutes or until topping is bubbly and golden brown. (watch so it doesn't burn!)
9. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
10. Serve warm and ENJOY!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 379Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 6gSugar: 28gProtein: 5g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice*

MORE RECIPES WITH SWEET POTATOES!

1. Sweet Potato Pancakes! Slightly sweet, delicately spiced, thick and fluffy pancakes!
2. Hasselback Sweet Potatoes! Roasted potatoes that are sweet and delicous!
3. Glazed Sweet Potatoes! Topped with delicious candied pecans!
4. Maple Pecan Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes! Blended with cream cheese, maple syrup, and seasonal spices, then topped with a drizzle of maple syrup and chopped pecans.