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Close-up of a delicious sweet potato casserole with pecan topping on a white marble surface.

Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Topping A Holiday Classic That Never Fails

A comforting holiday dish featuring sweet potatoes topped with crunchy pecans and optional marshmallows, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup marshmallows (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash.
  2. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Spread mixture in a greased 9x13 inch dish. Prepare pecan topping by mixing pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter.
  4. Sprinkle pecan topping over the sweet potato layer. Add marshmallows if desired.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding.