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Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

The ULTIMATE Sweet Potato Casserole! Loaded with fresh sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie spice, chopped pecans, and a special secret ingredient, this casserole is crunchy, creamy, sweet, and so delicious. The perfect side dish for all your holiday celebrations!
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 cups sweet potato chopped
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

  • 1 cup cornflakes crushed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 4 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  • Place chopped sweet potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil.
  • Boil 15 minutes or until tender; drain.
  • Combine cooked sweet potatoes and softened butter in a large mixing bowl; beat until smooth.
  • Add brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and salt and beat until blended.
  • Spoon into a 1.5 quart baking dish. (*You may prepare up to this point one day in advance and store, covered, in the refrigerator. Baking time will need to be increased by 15 minutes.)
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Combine topping ingredients in a small mixing bowl; sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake 10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Notes

Recipe Variations

    • Use canned yams instead of fresh sweet potatoes
    • Substitute ground cinnamon for the pumpkin pie spice
    • Use granulated sugar in place of brown sugar
    • Substitute walnuts or almonds for the pecans
    • Omit the shredded coconut
    • Omit the topping and top with marshmallows instead

 

Make-Ahead Tips

This recipe is easy to make in advance so it's celebration-ready when you are! Simply prepare the filling and spoon it into a baking dish, then cover it and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in advance. When you're ready to bake it, remove it from the fridge and follow baking instructions in recipe, adding 15 minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 92mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g