Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic holiday side dish, combining creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a sweet, crunchy topping. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures that adds a touch of indulgence to any meal.

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 4 large sweet potatoes (about 3 lbs), peeled and cubed
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• Optional: Mini marshmallows for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Drain the water.
3. Mash the Sweet Potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or hand mixer. Add the melted butter, milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
4. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
5. Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, pecans, and melted butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Top the Casserole: Sprinkle the pecan topping over the sweet potatoes. If using, you can also add a layer of mini marshmallows on top of the pecan mixture.
7. Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the marshmallows are toasted.
8. Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Calorie Count:

For one serving (based on 8 servings from the casserole), the approximate calorie count is:

• Sweet potatoes (¾ cup per serving): ~150 calories
• Butter (1 tablespoon per serving): ~100 calories
• Brown sugar (1 tablespoon per serving): ~50 calories
• Eggs and milk (combined): ~40 calories
• Pecan topping (per serving): ~120 calories

Total per serving: Approximately 460-500 calories, depending on portion size and optional ingredients like marshmallows.

This sweet potato casserole is a delicious, rich side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion!