Description

Terry’s Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping is a classic, comforting dessert perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. This sweet potato casserole features tender sweet potatoes mixed with sugar, eggs, butter, and warm cinnamon, then topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel. Baked until golden and bubbling, it’s a delightful blend of creamy and crunchy textures with rich, sweet flavors.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potato Mixture

2 cans cut sweet potatoes in syrup (40 oz each), rinsed and drained
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs (beaten)
4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Pecan Topping

1 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup pecans (chopped)
5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Prepare Sweet Potato Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained sweet potatoes with sugar, salt, beaten eggs, melted butter, milk, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the dish.
Make Pecan Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans. Add the melted butter and stir until the topping is evenly moistened and crumbly.
Top the Casserole: Evenly sprinkle the pecan topping over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish, ensuring a good coverage for a crunchy finish.
Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving to let it set for easier portioning and enhanced flavors.

Notes

Rinsing and draining the canned sweet potatoes helps reduce excess syrup, balancing sweetness.
You can prepare this casserole a day ahead and refrigerate before baking, then bake fresh before serving.
For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding to the topping.
If you prefer a less sweet casserole, reduce the sugar amounts slightly according to taste.
This dish pairs excellently with savory mains like roasted turkey or glazed ham.