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A cozy sweet potato casserole with a golden, toasted marshmallow topping, ready to be served.

Quick way to grow 5 Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare a sweet potato casserole, perfect for a side dish or a comforting meal. It's simple to make and yields a satisfying result.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter cold, cubed

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • electric mixer
  • pastry blender
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into chunks, and boil them in a large pot of salted water until very tender, which usually takes 15-20 minutes.
Making the Casserole
  1. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them thoroughly in a large bowl until smooth; you can use an electric mixer for best results.
  2. Add the melted butter, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes, then mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
  3. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Topping and Baking
  1. In a separate small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and flour for the topping.
  2. Cut in the cold, cubed butter with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Serving
  1. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the sweet potato mixture. If you prefer a less sweet casserole, reduce the amount of brown sugar in both the filling and the topping. This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated; simply cover and refrigerate, then bake until warmed through.