Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
Old fashioned sweet potato casserole is a classic holiday dish made with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a crunchy pecan topping. It’s simple, satisfying, and absolutely delicious.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 356kcal
Equipment
- Baking pan
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 5 large sweet potatoes , mashed
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup dried blueberries and cranberries
- 4 tablespoon ghee, melted
Toppings
- 1 cup pecan , chopped
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon ghee , cold, diced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Cooke the sweet potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into chunks then put them in a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes (depending on their size) until tender.
- Once your sweet potatoes are cooked, use a potato masher or fork to mash them, then set them aside.
- Preheat the oven to 170 C / 340 F.
- In a large mixing bowl, first whisk together eggs and sugar before adding in melted ghee, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add in the mashed sweet potatoes; stir well until combined.
- Finally, add the dried blueberries and cranberries.
- Spread the mixture in a 9 inch casserole dish or baking dish.
- Make the topping: In a small mixing bowl, add ghee, flour, and brown sugar. Combine the mixture together until it forms crumbs. Stir in the chopped pecans. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy!
Notes
Keep leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container; it will last for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 8544IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg