Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

No marshmallows allowed. This ain’t a kid’s birthday party.

A Little Southern Sass to Start...(Pecan Topping Only, Please!)

Look, if you grew up down South, you already know: Sweet Potato Casserole isn’t dessert—it’s a side dish. And while some folks insist on topping it with marshmallows (bless 'em), we do things a little more grown-up around here. At least for this dish.

This version is silky, spiced just right, and crowned with a brown sugar–pecan topping that’s basically butter, sugar, and a prayer. It’s crunchy, cozy, and the one thing your guests will “just take a small spoonful of”... three times.

🍴 Servings:

Serves 8–10 as a side dish

🛒 Grocery List:

For the filling:

• 4 large sweet potatoes (about 3 lbs), roasted or boiled

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1/3 cup melted butter

• 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

• Pinch of salt

For the pecan topping:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/3 cup melted butter

• 1 cup chopped pecans

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1. Prep the sweet potatoes:

Roast or boil the sweet potatoes until tender. Peel and mash until smooth. (Roasting gives the best flavor, but we won’t judge if you boil.)

2. Mix the filling:

In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until smooth.

3. Assemble the casserole:

Pour the filling into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and smooth the top.

4. Make the topping:

Mix brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and pecans in a bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato layer.

5. Bake it up:

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is set.

📝 Southern Tip:

Make it a day ahead!
Sweet potato casserole actually gets better after a little rest. Make it the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh before serving. Just add a few extra minutes to your bake time if it's coming straight from the fridge.

💡 Serve It With:

• Herb Butter Roasted Turkey

• Cornbread Dressing with Sage & Sausage

• Giblet Gravy

• And maybe a second spoon because folks are gonna double up

With pecans on top and no marshmallow in sight,
Southern Charm Style 🍠✨

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