Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
A delightful casserole rich with sweet potatoes and topped with crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings and holiday meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and mashed
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional for topping)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped pecans with a tablespoon of sugar and sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- If desired, add mini marshmallows on top.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick. Customize by adding different nuts like walnuts or almonds. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top for extra indulgence.