Description
Sweet potato casserole brings comfort straight from Southern kitchens, melding creamy mashed potatoes with a crispy pecan topping that promises pure deliciousness. This classic side dish delivers warmth and satisfaction with each delectable spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Sweet Potato Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds or 1.36 kilograms)
Wet & Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Spices & Topping Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (85 grams) chopped pecans
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Submerge whole sweet potatoes in generously salted water, bringing liquid to a rolling boil and cooking until potatoes yield effortlessly when pierced with a sharp fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully drain potatoes in a colander, allowing excess moisture to evaporate, then transfer to a spacious mixing bowl.
- Pulverize the cooked sweet potatoes using a potato masher or electric mixer, transforming them into a silky, uniform consistency with minimal lumps.
- Preheat the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C), ensuring even temperature distribution throughout the cooking chamber.
- Select a rectangular 9×13-inch baking vessel and thoroughly coat interior surfaces with a thin layer of butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent adherence.
- Incorporate the remaining ingredients into the mashed sweet potatoes, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious mixture with balanced flavors and textures.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading the contents evenly with a spatula to create a smooth, level surface.
- Craft the streusel topping by combining the specified dry ingredients, ensuring a crumbly, interconnected texture that will provide delightful crunch.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping across the sweet potato base, covering the entire surface with a generous, uniform layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake until the topping transforms into a golden-brown, crisp landscape and the interior becomes heated throughout, typically 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and permit the casserole to rest for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to settle and ensuring stable serving consistency.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potatoes are completely tender to achieve a silky, creamy texture without lumps.
- Consider roasting sweet potatoes instead of boiling for a deeper, caramelized flavor that enhances the natural sweetness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional marshmallows with coconut flakes or chopped nuts as a crunchy topping alternative.
- Experiment with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to elevate the casserole’s warmth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 383
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg