Indulge in the sweet and comforting flavors of a classic sweet potato casserole dessert. This recipe combines the richness of sweet potatoes with a buttery crumb topping, making it the perfect holiday or anytime treat. The creamy sweet potato filling is flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a crunchy layer of brown sugar and pecans. This dessert is easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
