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Golden Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with crunchy pecan topping in a white baking dish, natural light

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

This Southern Sweet Potato Casserole is a time-saving, delicious side dish that combines creamy potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for holiday gatherings or any comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 29 ounce can sweet potatoes, drained
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 5 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or Hands

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the drained sweet potatoes until smooth.
  3. Add melted butter, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and beaten eggs to the mashed potatoes. Stir until well combined.
  4. Pour the sweet potato mixture into your prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans to make the crumb topping. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until crumbles form.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan crumb mixture evenly over the sweet potato base.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crisp.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 15-20 minutes before serving so it sets properly.

Notes

Pro tip: If you're short on baking dishes, line a disposable foil pan for easy transport and cleanup.