This pecan crusted sweet potato casserole recipe was inspired my my mother in law’s famous thanksgiving side dish. It is tied for my husband’s favorite side dish with corn bake. Since it is only $0.87 per serving it’s sure to be a hit on your thanksgiving table.

Add this Green Bean Casserole to your thanksgiving menu too!

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Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole

Brown sugar butter Pecans top this sweet potato casserole.

Course

Sides

Cuisine

American

Keyword

Pecans, Sweet Potato

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

40 Minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Filling

• 4 lbs Sweet Potatoes
• 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

• 3 Tablsepoons Butter
• 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
• 3/4 Cup Chopped Pecans

Course Sides Cuisine American Keyword Pecans, Sweet Potato Prep Time 20 Minutes Cook Time 40 Minutes Servings people Ingredients Sweet Potato Filling 4 lbs Sweet Potatoes 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons Butter 1/4 teaspoon Salt Brown Sugar Pecan Topping 3 Tablsepoons Butter 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 3/4 Cup Chopped Pecans

Instructions

Sweet Potato Filling

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Peel the potatoes and dice into small pieces. Add them to the boiling water and boil until soft but not falling apart, about 10 minutes.
3. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Add the brown sugar, butter, and salt and mash the potatoes together until well mixed.
4. Spread into a 9x9 baking dish.

Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

1. Add the butter and brown sugar to a small bowl. Combine the butter and sugar by crumbling the two together with your fingers.
2. Add the pecans and crumble everything together until it is pretty evenly distributed.
3. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the mashed sweet potatoes.
4. Bake for 30 minutes, until the topping is slightly crisped and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe Cost per Serving: $0.87

Total Recipe Cost: $8.72