Southern Sweet Potato Casserole – I have always loved Thanksgiving and that might be because it’s a holiday that revolves around all my favorite foods (and, ya know, thankfulness and family and all that). Warm spices, root veggies, and plenty of butter– what more could I want? While I think the magic of the Thanksgiving dinner plate is the combination of different flavors, I cannot deny my love for sweet potato casserole. It’s a side you rarely see the rest of the year, but come Turkey Day, it’s an absolute must. And this is my go-to recipe for it.
INGREDIENTS
4 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup half and half
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 ½ teaspoons salt
TOPPING
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup flour
1 1/3 cup pecan pieces
½ cup butter, melted
How to Make Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, add sweet potato, brown sugar, half and half, butter, egg, vanilla, and salt. Beat with mixer until completely smooth.
Transfer sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
In a small bowl combine sugar, flour, pecan, and melted butter until a crumbly mixture forms. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes.
Bake for 35 minutes, then allow dish to cool for a minimum of 20 minutes before serving.
