Sweet Potato Casserole

📝 Ingredients

• Sweet Potato Filling:
• 1 (29 oz) can sweet potatoes, drained
• 1 stick (½ cup) butter, melted
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup milk
• Cinnamon, for sprinkling
• Pecan Topping:
• ¾ cup chopped pecans
• ⅔ cup brown sugar
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• Optional:
• Mini marshmallows, for topping

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8x8 baking dish.

2. 2

   Melt 1 stick (½ cup) butter. Add the drained 29 oz can of sweet potatoes and use a hand mixer to blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Add ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 eggs, and ⅓ cup milk. Mix until everything is well combined. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, combine ¾ cup chopped pecans, ⅔ cup brown sugar, ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, and 6 tablespoons softened butter. Mix until the topping is crumbly and combined.

5. 5

   Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared 8x8 baking dish and spread into an even layer.

6. 6

   Lightly sprinkle the top with cinnamon, swirl around with a knife, then evenly distribute the pecan topping over the sweet potatoes.

7. 7

   Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the casserole is mostly set and the center no longer jiggles significantly.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before serving. This allows the casserole to set up to the perfect consistency.

💡 Tips for Success

• Adding Marshmallows: If you love marshmallows on your sweet potato casserole, sprinkle them over the top during the last 15 minutes of baking.
• Making a 9x13 Casserole: Simply double all of the ingredients and use a greased 9x13 baking dish. Keep the oven temperature at 350°F and the baking time approximately the same, checking for doneness.
• Let It Rest: Don't skip the 15-minute resting time! This helps the sweet potato filling firm up before serving.
• Make Ahead: You can prepare the sweet potato filling and pecan topping separately ahead of time. Store them covered in the refrigerator and assemble before baking.