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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

This Southern Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic comfort dish, featuring creamy, spiced sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel. Perfect as a side dish for family gatherings or holiday feasts, it’s sweet, savory, and guaranteed to be a hit!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Filling:
  • 4 cups sweet potatoes cooked and mashed
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup half and half
  • ⅓ cup butter softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
For the Pecan Topping:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 1 ⅓ cup pecan pieces
  • ½ cup butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the sweet potato mixture: In a large bowl, mix together mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, half and half, softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  3. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Make the pecan topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, pecans, and melted butter. Stir until a crumbly texture forms.
  5. Add the topping evenly over the sweet potato layer.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crispy.
  7. Cool for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can prepare the sweet potato mixture and topping separately ahead of time and assemble before baking.
  • Substitute pecans with walnuts or oats for variation.
  • This casserole can double as a dessert due to its sweet flavor.