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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet, buttery, and topped with crunchy pecans—this Southern favorite is a must for holidays and Sunday suppers alike.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
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Ingredients 

Sweet Potato Mix

  • 6 large sweet potatoes
  • 8 oz can crushed pineapple
  • 3 Tbs unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbs all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbs sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Pecan Topping

  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 Tbs unsalted butter

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Begin softening the sweet potatoes either in boiling water, microwave or instant pot (see video below for instant pot method). You can remove the skin before or after softening. If boiling, remove first. In instant pot, remove after.
  • Add the sweet potatoes in a large bowl along with the remaining u0022sweet potatou0022 ingredients. Mix and smash together until smooth. Pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
  • For the pecan topping, mix all the ingredients until the pecans are well coated and sprinkle over the sweet potato mix.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 29292IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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