Creamy Sweet Potato Casserole

Indulge in the ultimate holiday side dish with this Creamy Sweet Potato Casserole—a decadent blend of buttery mashed sweet potatoes and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a rich, crumbly pecan streusel. This crowd-pleasing recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, featuring a creamy texture and a crunchy topping that bakes to golden perfection in just 30–35 minutes. With its fragrant hints of vanilla and deep caramelized flavors from brown sugar, this casserole pairs beautifully with your favorite festive mains. Ready in under an hour, it’s ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any gathering where comfort food takes center stage.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (for topping)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil them in a large pot of water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

Step 3

Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in 6 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until combined and creamy.

Step 4

Transfer the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the topping. Combine the flour, chopped pecans, 0.5 cup of brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the pecan streusel evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2235.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4465.2

Total Fat 214.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 700.2mg	0%
Sodium 1620.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 611.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.9g	0%
Total Sugars 335.4g
Protein 56.9g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 1035.0mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 1349.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.0%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 53.1%