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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

  1. Place chopped sweet potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil.
  2. Boil 15 minutes or until tender; drain.
  3. Combine cooked sweet potatoes and softened butter in a large mixing bowl; beat until smooth.
  4. Add brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and salt and beat until blended.
  5. 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.)
  6. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
  7. Combine topping ingredients in a small mixing bowl; sprinkle over casserole.
  8. 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