Description
Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole is a festive favorite that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, creating the ultimate comfort dish for your holiday gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe will fill your home with delightful aromas, drawing family and friends to the table. Whether served as a side or a vegetarian main course, each bite promises warmth and sweetness, making it a cherished addition to your Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil sweet potato cubes in salted water for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Mix in brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped nuts with melted butter and a sprinkle of brown sugar; spread over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top; add marshmallows in the last five minutes if desired.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 42mg