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A freshly baked sweet potato casserole with a golden-brown toasted marshmallow topping.

Quick way to grow 5 Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare a sweet potato casserole with a delightful pecan topping, perfect for a family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Casserole

  • 5 medium sweet potatoes
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Topping

  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until they are very tender, then drain and mash them in a large bowl.

Mixing

  • Add granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, and beaten eggs to the mashed sweet potatoes, mixing until well combined and smooth.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine chopped pecans and packed brown sugar for the topping.

Baking

  • Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the pecan-brown sugar topping evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the topping is lightly browned and bubbly.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture. This casserole is best served warm as a side dish or dessert.