Description
Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole is a heartwarming dish that brings together the delightful flavors of creamy sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan streusel. This comforting side not only enhances your holiday feast but also creates cherished memories around the dining table. With its perfect balance of sweetness and texture, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain.
- Mash sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, milk, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with flour, melted butter, and remaining brown sugar until crumbly.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish and evenly sprinkle the topping over it.
- Bake at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg