Description
The Pioneer Woman Sweet Potato Casserole is a traditional Southern dish that transforms simple sweet potatoes into a decadent, crowd-pleasing casserole. This recipe balances the sweetness of the potatoes with a savory, nutty topping, making it a versatile side that pairs well with various main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then drain and mash them.
- Mix in the granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, milk, and salt with the mashed sweet potatoes.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans to make the topping.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is set.