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Close-up of a serving of sweet potato casserole with pecans on a silver spoon, highlighting the creamy texture and crunchy topping.
Oliver Grant

Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Buttery Pecan Topping

This classic sweet potato casserole features a creamy, spiced sweet potato base generously topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel. It's a perfect side dish for holidays or any family meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Casserole
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes (or 4 to 5 small), about 2 1/2 pounds (see note)
  • ⅔ cup milk 2%, whole, or evaporated
  • ⅓ to ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Buttery Pecan Topping
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Masher

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes, then boil in water for 12-15 minutes until tender; drain and place in a large bowl.
  3. Lightly mash the sweet potatoes, then add milk, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt, mixing until combined.
  4. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Topping & Baking
  1. For the topping, whisk together brown sugar, flour, and salt in a medium bowl; add melted butter and mix, then toss with pecans.
  2. Sprinkle the pecan topping over the sweet potato mixture and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and hot, then serve immediately or keep warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSodium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30g

Notes

The "see note" in the ingredients refers to a potential recipe note about sweet potato size. For best results, use fresh sweet potatoes. This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving, or assembled and baked, then reheated gently. Great served warm as a side dish for holiday meals or potlucks.

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