Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

5 from 6 votes

This Sweet Potato Casserole is a sweet potato lover's dream. An easy sweet potato casserole that is perfect for the holidays or a weeknight dinner!

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Total Time1

Servings: servings

Calories: 305kcal

3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and diced, read my tips about dicing sweet potatoes above (1360.8 grams)
1/2 cup brown sugar (106.5 grams)
1/4 cup unsalted butter cut in pieces (56.5 grams)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk (118.3 ml)

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 1 1/2 to 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Bring a large pot oven filled with water to a boil. Add the potatoes and boil for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain very well. (Read above about skipping this step and using roasted sweet potatoes instead)
3 pounds sweet potatoes
Pour the potatoes into a large bowl. Mash by hand with a potato masher. Then stir in the brown sugar, butter, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla. Finally add the milk and blend with a hand mixer until smooth. Transfer to the baking dish.
1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup whole milk
In a bowl combine the ingredeints for the topping. Sprinkle over the potato mixture. (Read here for instructions how to make a Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows.)
1/3 cup all purpose flour, 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven, serve and enjoy.