Sweet Potato Casserole. It’s the perfect holiday dish or any time side dish, made with fresh sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, and crunchy pecans
Sweet potato casserole is a popular American dish typically served during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. It is made by baking a mixture of mashed Sweet Potatoes, Butter, Sugar, and Spices, then topping it with a crunchy, sweet topping made from brown Sugar, Pecans, and sometimes Marshmallows.
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The casserole can be made with a variety of different ingredients, including Cream or Milk, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Cloves. Some recipes also call for bourbon or other liqueurs to be added to the sweet potato mixture.
Sweet potato casserole is often served as a side dish to accompany roasted turkey or ham, and it is also sometimes served as a dessert. It is a comforting and delicious dish that has become a staple of American holiday meals.
Here is a recipe for sweet potato casserole:
Ingredients:
- 4-5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large pot, cover the sweet potatoes with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the pot with the sweet potatoes.
- Mash everything together with a potato masher or a fork until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- To make the topping, mix the chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl until well combined.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potato mixture is hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Note: You can also add marshmallows to the top of the casserole during the last few minutes of baking for a classic sweet potato casserole topping.
The number of calories in sweet potato casserole can vary depending on the recipe and the serving size. However, here is a rough estimate of the calorie content for a typical serving of sweet potato casserole (1/8th of a 9x13 inch pan) using the ingredients listed in the recipe above:
Sweet potato mixture (without the topping): approximately 225 calories per serving
Therefore, a serving of sweet potato casserole with the topping would contain around 425 calories.
Please note that this is just an estimate and the actual calorie count may vary based on the specific ingredients and amounts used in the recipe.
Here's a nutritional value chart for sweet potato casserole, based on the recipe provided and using the USDA Food Composition Databases as a reference.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 425 |
| Total fat | 21g |
| - Saturated fat | 9g |
| - Trans fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 85mg |
| Sodium | 170mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 57g |
| - Dietary fiber | 4g |
| - Total sugars | 35g |
| Protein | 5g |
| Vitamin D | 1mcg (5% DV) |
| Calcium | 65mg (5% DV) |
| Iron | 1mg (6% DV) |
| Potassium | 490mg (10% DV) |
| Vitamin A | 17245IU (345% DV) |
| Vitamin C | 4mg (4% DV) |
Please note that this is just an estimate and the actual nutritional content may vary based on the specific ingredients and amounts used in the recipe.
