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.
